Great Crested Grebe, (Podiceps cristatus), building floating nest, Regents Park, London, United Kingdom

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The great crested grebe is a delightfully elegant waterbird with ornate head plumes which led to its being hunted for its feathers, almost leading to its extermination from the UK. They dive to feed and also to escape, preferring this to flying. On land they are clumsy because their feet are placed so far back on their bodies.

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Size: 4099px × 2805px
Location: Regents Park, London, UK
Photo credit: © Dominic Robinson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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