eared grebe
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Definition
- Noun:
- A small grebe with yellow ear tufts and a black neck: The "eared grebe" is a species of waterbird characterized by its small size, distinctive yellowish feather tufts on the sides of its head (resembling ears), and a black neck. It is found across Eurasia, southern Africa, and the western United States.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- During migration, thousands of eared grebes gather on the Great Salt Lake.
- The eared grebe is easily identified by its golden "ear" plumes in breeding season.
- Birdwatchers were thrilled to spot an eared grebe, a rare visitor to the local reservoir.
Advanced Usage
- "Eared grebe" in scientific/ornithological context: The term is used precisely to refer to the species .
- The study focused on the diving behavior of the eared grebe (Podiceps nigricollis).
Variants and Related Words
- Black-necked grebe: This is another common name for the same species, .
- In Europe, the eared grebe is more commonly called the black-necked grebe.
Synonyms
- Black-necked grebe: The primary synonym, referring to the exact same bird species.
Related Phrases
- Grebe species: A general term for birds in the family Podicipedidae, to which the eared grebe belongs.
- Other grebe species, like the pied-billed grebe, share the same habitat.
Noun
- small grebe with yellow ear tufts and a black neck; found in Eurasia and southern Africa as well as western United States