| gptkbp:instanceOf | gptkb:bird 
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                                | gptkbp:breedingSeason | gptkb:spring 
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                                | gptkbp:chickCare | carried on parents' backs 
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                                | gptkbp:clutchSize | 3–5 eggs 
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                                | gptkbp:commonName | gptkb:Great_Crested_Grebe 
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                                | gptkbp:conservationStatus | Least Concern 
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                                | gptkbp:diet | gptkb:fish crustaceans
 aquatic insects
 
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                                | gptkbp:distribution | gptkb:Africa gptkb:Asia
 gptkb:Australia
 gptkb:Europe
 
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                                | gptkbp:family | gptkb:Podicipedidae 
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                                | gptkbp:firstDescribed | gptkb:Carl_Linnaeus 1758
 
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                                | gptkbp:habitat | gptkb:lake lakes
 slow rivers
 
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                                | gptkbp:hasWings | reluctant flier 
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                                | gptkbp:incubationPeriod | 27–29 days 
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                                | gptkbp:IUCNStatus | 22696691 
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                                | gptkbp:length | 46–51 cm 
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                                | gptkbp:lifespan | up to 15 years 
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                                | gptkbp:migratory | partially migratory 
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                                | gptkbp:nestType | floating nest 
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                                | gptkbp:notableFeature | elaborate courtship display ornamental head plumes
 
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                                | gptkbp:order | gptkb:Podicipediformes 
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                                | gptkbp:parent | gptkb:Podiceps 
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                                | gptkbp:plumage | breeding plumage with ruff and crests non-breeding plumage is plainer
 
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                                | gptkbp:protectedBy | gptkb:Agreement_on_the_Conservation_of_African-Eurasian_Migratory_Waterbirds_(AEWA) 
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                                | gptkbp:scientificName | gptkb:Podiceps_cristatus 
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                                | gptkbp:swimmingAbility | excellent diver 
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                                | gptkbp:threats | habitat loss pollution
 entanglement in fishing gear
 
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                                | gptkbp:vocalization | loud, trilling calls 
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                                | gptkbp:weight | 800–1400 g 
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                                | gptkbp:wingspan | 59–73 cm 
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                                | gptkbp:bfsParent | gptkb:Podicipedidae 
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                                | gptkbp:bfsLayer | 7 
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                                | https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label | Great Crested Grebe 
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