Definition

1. 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

1. small grebe with yellow ear tufts and a black neck; found in Eurasia and southern Africa as well as western United States