Definition of Grebes. Meaning of Grebes. Synonyms of Grebes

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Definition of Grebes

Grebe
Grebe Grebe (gr[=e]b), n. [F. gr[`e]be, fr. Armor. krib comb; akin to kriben crest, W. crib comb, crest. So called in allusion to the crest of one species.] (Zo["o]l.) One of several swimming birds or divers, of the genus Colymbus (formerly Podiceps), and allied genera, found in the northern parts of America, Europe, and Asia. They have strong, sharp bills, and lobate toes.

Meaning of Grebes from wikipedia

- Grebes (/ˈɡriːbz/) are aquatic diving birds in the order Podicipediformes (/ˌpɒdɪsɪˈpɛdɪfɔːrmiːz/). Grebes are widely distributed freshwater birds, with...
- grey-white. Similar to non-breeding ****y-headed grebes, which share a similar range. The Australasian grebe is an excellent swimmer and diver, and usually...
- (2024). "Grebes, flamingos". IOC World Bird List (v 14.2). doi:10.14344/IOC.ML.11.1. Prokop, Pavel; Trnka, Alfréd (2011). "Why do grebes cover their...
- territorial behavior of the small grebes of North America". Wilson Bull. 88: 390–399. Storer (1969). "The behaviour of the Horned Grebe in spring". Condor. 71 (2):...
- typical of a piscivorous grebe. The breeding behavior of the Alaotra grebe was largely undo****ented. Because little and Alaotra grebes were able to successfully...
- or Canada, pale-coloured grebes in the US and Canada are western grebes, and dark-colored morphs in Mexico are Clark's grebe). Although darker and lighter-colored...
- total of 133 Grebes were produced, including the four prototypes, 108 Grebe II single-seat fighters and 21 two-seat dual-control trainers. Grebes were retired...
- in restored and man-made wetlands. Pied-billed grebes live approximately 10–12 years. Pied-billed grebes rarely fly. They make a slow dive frequently,...
- Even in the largest races, the least grebe is still smaller and lighter than any other grebe species. Like all grebes, its legs are set far back on its body...
- Gréber or Greber may refer to: Christian Greber (born 1972), Austrian former Olympic alpine skier Henri-Léon Gréber (1854–1941), French sculptor, and...