Sound clips and movies require Adobe Flash player. Latin namePodiceps nigricollis FamilyGrebes (Podicipedidae) OverviewThis small grebe has beautiful golden tufts of feathers on its face, contrasting with its black head and neck. Its steep forehead makes its head look 'peaked'. A rare breeding bird, it is also uncommon in winter. Where to see themLikes reservoirs, gravel pits and estuaries in winter - the Fal Estuary, Cornwall and Poole Harbour, Dorset are good places to look. When to see themAll year round, but best looked for in winter. What they eatInsects, crustaceans and small fish. Estimated numbers| Europe | UK breeding* | UK wintering* | UK passage* |
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| - | 42-60 pairs | 120 birds | - |
* UK breeding is the number of pairs breeding annually. UK wintering is the number of individuals present from October to March. UK passage is the number of individuals passing through on migration in spring and/or autumn. Distribution
- In the UK
- ngland and Scotland (breeding); E, S and W coasts in winter
- In Europe
- Most of Europe except N Scandinavia.
- Worldwide
- Europe, Asia, Africa and N America
Please note that the map is only intended as a guide. It shows general distribution rather than detailed, localised populations. Audio is from commercial recordings Bird Songs and Calls of Britain and Europe on 4 CDs or Bird Sounds of Europe & North-west Africa, copyright WildSounds & CEBA (www.wildsounds.com, (UK) +44 (0) 1263 741100) | 
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