Where can you see the Black-necked Grebe in South Africa?

The Black-necked Grebe is most recorded in Western Cape (88% of records), Northern Cape (7% of records), based on 400 iNaturalist observations. 5 places to stay on Spekboom have recorded the Black-necked Grebe on site or nearby.

When is the best time to see the Black-necked Grebe?

The Black-necked Grebe is recorded throughout the year in South Africa, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.

What is the Black-necked Grebe?

The black-necked grebe ( Podiceps nigricollis ), known in North America as the eared grebe , is a member of the grebe family of water birds. It was described in 1831 by Christian Ludwig Brehm. There are currently three accepted subspecies, including the nominate subspecies. Its breeding plumage features a distinctive ochre-coloured plumage that extends behind its eye and over its ear coverts.

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Black-necked Grebe

Black-necked GrebePodiceps nigricollis

The black-necked grebe ( Podiceps nigricollis ), known in North America as the eared grebe , is a member of the grebe family of water birds.

from Wikipedia

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Black-necked Grebe

Black-necked GrebePodiceps nigricollis

The black-necked grebe ( Podiceps nigricollis ), known in North America as the eared grebe , is a member of the grebe family of water birds.

from Wikipedia

Showing stays where you can spotBlack-necked Grebe5 stays list it on site or nearby

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Beste Reisezeit

Recorded year-round

Recorded in every month, so no month is the wrong month to look. We would rather say that than invent a best time.

Beste MonateJeder Monat

Records400 records

Curve from 400 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.

Wo Sie sie finden

Western Cape and beyond

Provinces where Black-necked Grebe is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.

Western Cape

88%Northern Cape

400 records, iNaturalist