The great crested grebe, by its scientific name Podiceps cristatus, is a bird that lives throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania.

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It is part of the Podicipédidae family, and of the order Podicipédiformes.

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It is recognizable by its black crown and back, its red, black and dark gray nape, its light gray neck, the rest of its white head, its beige belly (nuptial plumage) otherwise it does not have a reddish spot at the level of the head (winter plumage). Its beak is pink and its legs are black.

In the great crested grebe, it is impossible to recognize the male from the female.

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It feeds mainly on molluscs, crustaceans, fish and aquatic insects.

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The great crested grebe inhabits ponds and marshes, estuaries and lakes.

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It nests in pairs hidden in the reeds. It lays about 4 to 6 eggs .

It is quite a noisy species.

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On the IUCN conservation status it is: LC Least concern.