Black-necked Grebe

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:adaptation cryptic coloration
gptkbp:behavior diving bird
gptkbp:breedingSeason spring to summer
gray and white
head bobbing
high in suitable habitats
Europe_and_Asia
gptkbp:callsFor trumpet-like
gptkbp:clutchSize 3-6 eggs
gptkbp:colors dark brown and black
gptkbp:communityEvents pair bonding
aggressive during breeding season
gptkbp:cultural_significance birdwatching species
gptkbp:diet invertebrates
gptkbp:distribution Eurasia_and_North_America
gptkbp:eggColor white
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to changes.
gptkbp:family gptkb:Podicipedidae
gptkbp:fauna Eared Grebe
Horned Grebe
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod about 2 months
gptkbp:foragingBehavior pursuit diving
surface diving
gptkbp:genus Podiceps
gptkbp:habitat freshwater lakes
vegetated wetlands
coastal bays
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black-necked Grebe
gptkbp:iceClass coastal waters
gptkbp:incubationPeriod about 23-25 days
gptkbp:length 30-38 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:migration partial migrant
autumn and spring
coastal routes
varies by population
gptkbp:nesting reeds and marshes
May to July
both parents incubate
floating nests
site_fidelity
gptkbp:order Podicipediformes
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:socialStructure gregarious
gptkbp:subspecies Podiceps nigricollis caspicus
Podiceps nigricollis cornutus
Podiceps nigricollis gurneyi
Podiceps nigricollis nigricollis
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Least Concern
habitat protection
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization soft whistles
gptkbp:weight 500-800 g
gptkbp:wildlife rich in aquatic life
shallow lakes
gptkbp:wingspan 70-80 cm
black and white
black neck and head
dark and striking
gptkbp:youth_development precocial