Birds and wildlife
Black-necked Grebe
Podiceps nigricollisGroup: grebesUK Conservation status:AmberBlack-necked Grebe
How to identify
This small Grebe has beautiful golden tufts of feathers on its face, contrasting with its black head and neck. Its steep forehead makes its head look 'peaked'. A rare breeding bird, it is also uncommon in winter. It is listed as a Schedule 1 species on The Wildlife and Countryside Act, making it an offence to recklessly or intentionally disturb these birds.Call
Black-necked Grebe
Patrik Åberg / xeno-canto
Key
- Resident
- Passage
- Summer
- Winter
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