Hoary-headed Grebe

The bird takes its name from the silvery-white streaking on its black head. It is common in Australia, with a population of about 500,000. Its habitat is similar to that of the Australasian Grebe.

The Hoary-headed Grebe is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Hoary-headed Grebe on nest. Hoary-headed Grebe on nest. Photo: Purnell Collection © Australian Museum Hoary-headed Grebe. Hoary-headed Grebe. Photo: K Vang and W Dabrowka © Bird Explorers Hoary-headed Grebe at nest. Hoary-headed Grebe at nest. More

Photo of Hoary-headed Grebe in non-breeding plumage. Location Queenscliff Victoria Australia Size of original (pixels) Width: 1400 Height: 1050 Photographic data Date: 12/11/01 1:53:25 PM Aperture: f4.4 Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec Focal Length: 23.4 mm hoary_headed_grebe_07432.jpg © Ian Montgomery; please contact: ian@birdway.com. More

The Hoary-headed Grebe, Poliocephalus poliocephalus, is a member of the grebe family found in Australia and, since 1975, New Zealand, where it is scarce. The bird takes its name from the silvery-white streaking on its black head. It is common in Australia, with a population of about 500,000. Its habitat is similar to that of the Australasian Grebe. Hoary-headed Grebe96. More

Hoary-headed Grebe (Poliocephalus poliocephalus) Filmed at Lake Bindegolly, SW Qld April 1995 using Canon EX1 Hi8 & Sigma 400mm lens. Hoary-headed Grebe (Poliocephalus poliocephalus) Filmed at Lake Bindegolly, SW Qld April 1995 using Canon EX1 Hi8 & Sigma 400mm lens.all » Hoary-headed Grebe (Poliocephalus poliocephalus) Filmed at Lake Bindegolly, SW Qld April 1995 using Canon EX1 Hi8 & Sigma 400mm lens.« Download video - iPod/PSPDownload is starting. Save file to your computer. More

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The Hoary-headed Grebe is a fairly small dark grey and white grebe. It has a brown eye and a black patch under the chin, and a narrow black streak down the back of the neck During the breeding season adult plumage has white streaks over the entire head, giving them the common name of Hoary-headed Grebe. Juveniles have a white chin and throat and a striped face. More