NPS National Capital Region Birds of Rock Creek Park

Birds of Rock Creek Park

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Taxonomy
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- Grebes Order Podicipediformes

Horned Grebe

The Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) is a member of the grebe family of water birds. It is also known as the Slavonian Grebe. It is an excellent swimmer and diver, and pursues its fish prey underwater. P. auritus is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.

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