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Scientific Name: Podiceps grisegena (Boddaert, 1783)
English Name: Red-Necked Grebe
Local/Bangla Name: Lalgola Duburi ( লালগলা ডুবুরি)
Photo: Mark Johnson (flickr)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Podicipediformes
Family: Podicipedidae
Description:
In general appearance, this bird can be distinguished from the Slavonian Grebe by its longer bill, which gives the head a more elongated appearance, as well as greyish cheeks and a thicker neck. During the summer, it exhibits a light grey throat and cheeks, along with a distinct black cap and chestnut-colored neck. In winter, it differs from the Great Crested Grebe in lacking a white area above the eyes and having a dark bill with a yellow base.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
The red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena) is a migratory water bird that inhabits temperate regions in the northern hemisphere. During winter, it primarily resides in tranquil waters just offshore from ocean coastlines, although some individuals may also winter on large lakes.
Environment:
Freshwater, Brackish,Terrestrial
Comments:
Migratory
Main References:
Siddiqui KU, Islam MA, Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Ahmed ATA, Rahman AKA, Haque EU, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA, Khondker M, Rahman MM (eds.) (2008) Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 26. Birds. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka. 662 pp.
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