Pied-billed Grebe

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adaptations can remain submerged for long periods.
excellent camouflage in water
gptkbp:adult_plumage distinctive black bill
gptkbp:behavior diving bird
gptkbp:breeding_behavior variable depending on habitat quality
gptkbp:breeding_range North America and parts of Central America
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:clutch_size 3 to 6 eggs
gptkbp:coloration brown and gray
more mottled than adults
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by bird conservation organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet aquatic invertebrates
gptkbp:egg_color cream to pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Podicipedidae
gptkbp:fledging_period about 60 days
gptkbp:flight_style limited flyer
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:diving
diurnal
forages by diving and swimming underwater
gptkbp:habitat freshwater lakes
shallow waters with dense vegetation
gptkbp:habitat_preference marshes and ponds
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pied-billed Grebe
gptkbp:incubation_period about 23 days
gptkbp:is_observed_in common in suitable habitats
gptkbp:length 30 to 38 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names water witch
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous during breeding season
displays and calls
gptkbp:migration irregular
partial migrant
depends on weather conditions
gptkbp:nest_location vegetation near water
gptkbp:nesting both parents care for young
influenced by water levels
floating nest
gptkbp:notable_features pied bill during breeding season
gptkbp:observational_habits often seen alone or in small groups
gptkbp:order gptkb:Podicipediformes
gptkbp:predators larger birds of prey
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species other grebes
gptkbp:reproduction lay eggs in hidden nests
gptkbp:scientific_name Podilymbus podiceps
gptkbp:social_behavior may form loose colonies during migration
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:speed excellent swimmer
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization grunting calls
gptkbp:weight 300 to 500 g
gptkbp:wildlife pollution and human activity
gptkbp:wingspan 45 to 60 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range southern United States and Mexico
gptkbp:young precocial
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pantanal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5