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great crested grebe

/ɡreɪt ˈkrɛstɪd ɡriːb/

Traduction: Oiseau aquatique de taille moyenne d'Europe et d'Asie, reconnaissable à sa huppe noire et orange vif pendant la saison de reproduction et à ses parades nuptiales complexes.

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/ɡreɪt ˈkrɛstɪd ɡriːb/C1formalscientific
  • frOiseau aquatique de taille moyenne d'Europe et d'Asie, reconnaissable à sa huppe noire et orange vif pendant la saison de reproduction et à ses parades nuptiales complexes.

A medium-sized water bird found across Europe and Asia, known for its distinctive black and orange head plumes during the breeding season and elaborate courtship displays.

  1. Water bird speciesB2formal

    A large water bird (Podiceps cristatus) known for its distinctive black and orange head plumes (crest) and elaborate courtship display.

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    • The great crested grebe is commonly found on lakes and reservoirs across Europe.
    • We observed a pair of great crested grebes performing their mating dance.
    • The great crested grebe builds a floating nest made of reeds and vegetation.