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Podiceps

Podiceps

9.9
A water bird that dives to catch fish, like the great crested grebe
  • noun
  • /ˈpɒdɪˌsɛps/
  • Specialized
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  • The great crested grebe, a member of Podiceps, is known for its elaborate courtship display.

Examples

  • Several species in the genus Podiceps can be found across Europe and North America.

  • Ornithologists studied the plumage differences among Podiceps species in different habitats.

  • The Podiceps is known for its unique mating displays.

  • Several species of Podiceps can be found in North America.

  • Ornithologists studied the plumage differences among Podiceps species in different habitats.

  • The great crested grebe, a member of Podiceps, is known for its elaborate courtship display.

  • Several species in the genus Podiceps can be found across Europe and North America.

Compounds

Podiceps cristatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large water bird with black ear tufts that lives on lakes

Podiceps grisegena
  • Specialized
9.9

A large stocky water bird with a dark reddish-brown neck found in northern lakes and coastal waters

Podiceps nigricollis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small water bird with a black neck and yellow feathers by its ears

Podiceps ruficollis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small diving water bird in Europe called the little grebe

Surface Forms

Podiceps singular
Podicepses plural

Etymology

Podiceps comes from the Latin parts podex and pes, meaning 'rear' and 'foot'. It refers to these diving water birds having their legs set far back near the tail, so they look 'rear-footed' and are well made for swimming and diving.