Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

(P. g. grisegena)

Armenian Name:	Մոխրաայտ սուզակ
Species Status:	Threatened Species - Species of Special Concern

See Plate 1 for Red-necked Grebe and other similar species

Resident Status:	Year-round resident
Abundance:	Uncommon
Length:	40-50 cm, Wing Span:77-85 cm
Distribution Map:	Map 5.
Description:	Long pointed bill is dark overall with a yellow base.
Adult (Breeding):	Black crown, grayish-white cheeks, brown-red throat.
Adult (Non-breeding):	Gray overall with whitish cheeks.
Similar Species:	Differs from Great Crested Grebe by smaller size, darker throat, and bill color.
Behavior:	Breeds in ponds with extensive emergent vegetation; gives a piercing scream during the breeding season.
Habitat:	Lakes, reservoirs, marshes, fish ponds.
Food:	Aquatic invertebrates, small fish, vegetation.
Nest:	Floating platform in emergent vegetation.
Eggs:	51 mm, 4-5, chalky white.