Poliocephalus poliocephalus

1 Hoary-headed Grebe at Gordon, ACT

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Identification history

	Poliocephalus poliocephalus	19 May 2023	Liam.m
	Poliocephalus poliocephalus	18 May 2023	RodDeb

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3rd pic also shows an Australasian Grebe that wasn't too impressed at having to share the pond with another Grebe. The Hoary-headed Grebe kept to one side of the pond while the Australasian Grebe swam around all of the pond. First time we have seen a Hoary-headed Grebe here.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.080431 -35.446180
Maps Gordon Pond
Places Gordon, ACT

Sighting information

1 Abundance
18 May 2023 12:57 PM Recorded on
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Poliocephalus poliocephalus Scientific name
Hoary-headed Grebe Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1078.3m Recorded at altitude
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