A photo of a Hoary-headed Grebe (Poliocephalus poliocephalus)
Hoary-headed Grebe

Hoary-headed Grebe

Poliocephalus poliocephalus

The hoary-headed grebe (Poliocephalus poliocephalus) is a member of the grebe family. It breeds in southern parts of Australia; it winters throughout the island of Tasmania. The bird takes its name from the silvery-white streaking on its black head. It is common in Australia, with a population of about 500,000. Its habitat is similar to that of the Australasian grebe. The hoary-headed grebe is a fairly small dark grey and white grebe. It has a brown eye and a black patch under the chin, and a narrow black streak down the back of the neck. During the breeding season the adult's plumage has white streaks over its entire head, giving them the common name of hoary-headed grebe. Juveniles have a white chin and throat and a striped face. Males have two plumage phases: after breeding they lose the buff breast and the white lines on the head, but can usually be identified then by the broad black bar down the nape.
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Royce Marcus
Wednesday 21 Sep 2022 - 11:47am
Australia
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Royce Marcus
Sunday 18 Sep 2022 - 9:20am
Australia
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Royce Marcus
Sunday 28 Aug 2022 - 11:14am
Australia
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Brandon PB
Thursday 09 Nov 2017 - 11:00am
Australia
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