Poliocephalus poliocephalus

1 Hoary-headed Grebe at Monash, ACT

Poliocephalus poliocephalus at Monash, ACT - 4 Aug 2023
Poliocephalus poliocephalus at Monash, ACT - 4 Aug 2023
Poliocephalus poliocephalus at Monash, ACT - 4 Aug 2023
Poliocephalus poliocephalus at Monash, ACT - 4 Aug 2023
Poliocephalus poliocephalus at Monash, ACT - 4 Aug 2023
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Identification history

Poliocephalus poliocephalus 5 Aug 2023 Liam.m
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae 4 Aug 2023 CarbonAI
Poliocephalus poliocephalus 4 Aug 2023 RodDeb

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2 comments

   5 Aug 2023
I guess @CarbonAI didn't have any training material involving flying grebes, lol
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   5 Aug 2023
It's a pleasure doing this job @MatthewFrawley. If you don't agree with any of my suggestions, please help me improve by confirming the correct species.

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Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Monash, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by MB
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Monash, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by MB
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Monash, ACT - 11 Nov 2024 by MB
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Monash, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 by MB
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Monash, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 by MB
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Monash, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 by MB
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 by MB
Nycticorax caledonicus (Nankeen Night-Heron) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 13 Sep 2024 by SandraH
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Isabella Pond - 22 Apr 2024 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Isabella Pond - 22 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Isabella Pond - 22 Mar 2024 by RodDeb
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Tuggeranong Creek to Monash Grassland - 6 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Monash, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Monash, ACT - 6 Nov 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Monash, ACT - 30 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Monash, ACT - 30 Sep 2023 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by HappyWanderer
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by HappyWanderer
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Monash, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by RodDeb
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Monash, ACT - 24 Oct 2022 by ExcitedEcologist
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Monash, ACT - 24 Sep 2022 by RodDeb
Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Monash, ACT - 29 May 2022 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Monash, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by RodDeb
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Monash, ACT - 10 Mar 2022 by RodDeb
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Monash, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Monash, ACT - 28 Nov 2021 by RodDeb
Ommatoiulus moreleti (Portuguese Millipede) at Monash, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Monash, ACT - 21 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Monash, ACT - 7 Oct 2021 by MB
Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 3 Oct 2021 by RodDeb
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Monash, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Monash, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Monash, ACT - 28 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 19 Sep 2021 by RodDeb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 17 Sep 2021 by JohnBundock
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Monash, ACT - 18 Jul 2021 by RodDeb
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Monash, ACT - 10 Jul 2021 by RodDeb
Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Monash, ACT - 30 Apr 2021 by SandraH
Typha domingensis (Bullrush) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Cenchrus clandestinus (Kikuyu Grass) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Setaria sp. (Pigeon Grass) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Ehrharta erecta (Panic Veldtgrass) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligator Weed) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Persicaria hydropiper (Water Pepper) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Ludwigia palustris (Marsh Purslane) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Persicaria decipiens (Slender Knotweed) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Persicaria lapathifolia (Pale Knotweed) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Hoary-headed Grebe) at Monash, ACT - 4 Mar 2021 by michaelb
Actitis hypoleucos (Common Sandpiper) at Monash, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by Liam.m
Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Monash, ACT - 3 Jan 2021 by RodDeb
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 25 Oct 2020 by Liam.m
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 3 May 2020 by RodDeb
Actitis hypoleucos (Common Sandpiper) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 13 Jan 2020 by WarrenRowland
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 6 Jan 2020 by Christine
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 28 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Himantopus leucocephalus (Pied Stilt) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 28 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Spatula rhynchotis (Australasian Shoveler) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 28 Dec 2019 by RodDeb
Actitis hypoleucos (Common Sandpiper) at Monash, ACT - 8 Oct 2019 by MatthewFrawley
Gazania x splendens (Gazania) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 2 Oct 2019 by michaelb
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 1 Oct 2019 by michaelb
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 10 Sep 2019 by RodDeb
Dimorphotheca ecklonis (South African Daisy) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 10 Sep 2019 by RodDeb
Achyra affinitalis (Cotton Web Spinner) at Isabella Plains, ACT - 10 Sep 2019 by RodDeb
Anhinga novaehollandiae (Australasian Darter) at Monash, ACT - 16 Mar 2017 by JohnBundock
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 16 Mar 2017 by JohnBundock
Cenchrus clandestinus (Kikuyu Grass) at Monash, ACT - 11 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligator Weed) at Monash, ACT - 11 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) at Monash, ACT - 11 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Monash, ACT - 11 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 11 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Monash, ACT - 11 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Rumex crispus (Curled Dock) at Monash, ACT - 11 Apr 2016 by michaelb
Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligator Weed) at Monash, ACT - 27 Feb 2016 by michaelb

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