Black-Necked Grebe

  Introduction: Black-necked grebes (Podiceps nigricollis) inhabit large pans and inland ephemeral water bodies, both locations that fill up quickly after heavy rainfall. Sheltered bays are also favoured where they can be seen in small groups, roosting on the water at night.

Distribution: Winter along the Namibian coastline from the Orange River, to Sandwich Harbour, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, the Skeleton Coast as far north as the Kunene River Mouth. Also observed in Etosha National Park, Kaudom Game Park and central and southern ranges of the country.

Diet: Dives for mainly small fish, aquatic insects, crustaceans and molluscs.

Description: Nigricollis is Latin for 'black neck'. Often confused with the little grebe which is much darker below.

Breeding: Nests are built on anchored underwater vegetation, on open water with additional material added during incubation. Females lay between 1 and 7 yellowish, white eggs, incubated for around 20 days, often falling prey to gulls.

Size: 26cm.

Weight: 300g.

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