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Black-necked grebe
Scientific name: Podiceps nigricollis
Known in America as the 'Eared Grebe' because of its golden ear tufts, the black-necked grebe is a rare nesting bird in the UK. It is easiest to spot around southern coasts in winter.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 31cmWeight: 260-360g
Wingspan: 58cm
Average lifespan: est. 7 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.