15 Questions
What is the color of the head, neck, and breast of a black-necked grebe during the breeding season?
Dark with some yellow behind the eyes
How do black-necked grebes catch insects?
All of the above
Where does a black-necked grebe make its nest?
On an open lake
How many eggs typically hatch from a black-necked grebe's nest after the incubation period?
Three or four
Where is the black-necked grebe present?
In parts of Africa, Eurasia, and the Americas
What happens after about 10 days from hatching to black-necked grebe chicks?
They become independent
How far can a black-necked grebe travel during migration?
$6,000$ kilometers ($3,728$ mi)
Which stage is usually reached by a green shield bug in September?
'Imago' stage
What is the primary diet of the black-necked grebe?
Crustaceans and molluscs
What coloration does the black-necked grebe display during the non-breeding season?
Greyish flanks with no yellow feathers
How many days does it take for the black-necked grebe eggs to hatch after the incubation period?
21 days
What is the color of the abdomen of a black-necked grebe during the breeding season?
White
Where does a black-necked grebe usually make its nest?
On an open lake
What do the parents of black-necked grebe chicks do after about 10 days from hatching?
Divide the brood between themselves
Which body part of a black-necked grebe is dark with some yellow behind the eyes during the breeding season?
Neck
Learn about the black-necked grebe, a water bird with distinct breeding and non-breeding plumage. Discover where this species can be found and its feeding habits such as catching insects on the water surface and diving for crustaceans.
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