021 - Grebes (Podicipedidae)

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Grebes are small to medium-large in size, have lobed toes, and are excellent swimmers and divers. However, although they can run for a short distance, they are prone to falling over, since they have their feet placed far back on the body.

From Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grebe

Podiceps cristatus - Great Crested Grebe

Poliocephalus poliocephalus - Hoary-headed Grebe

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae - Australasian Grebe

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