Clark's Grebe

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adaptations excellent swimmers
gptkbp:adult_plumage distinctive breeding plumage
gptkbp:behavior territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:breeding_range western United States and Canada
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:chick_coloration downy and brown
gptkbp:color long and pointed
gptkbp:coloration black and white plumage
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance not widely recognized
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:family gptkb:Podicipedidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 60-70 days
gptkbp:flight_style strong and direct
gptkbp:foot located far back on the body
gptkbp:foraging_behavior diving for prey
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Aechmophorus
gptkbp:habitat freshwater lakes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Clark's Grebe
gptkbp:incubation_period 23-25 days
gptkbp:is_observed_in popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:length 38–43 cm
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
elaborate swimming displays
gptkbp:migration irregular
partial migrant
gptkbp:nest_material aquatic vegetation
gptkbp:nesting floating nests
gptkbp:population can be resident
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Western_Grebe
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:species gptkb:Aechmophorus_clarkii
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:tail_type short and pointed
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization grunting calls
gptkbp:weight 700–1,200 g
gptkbp:wingspan 90–100 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range southern United States and Mexico
gptkbp:young called chicks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Western_Grebe
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7