The Horned Grebe, scientifically named Podiceps aurithus, is a bird that lives throughout the Northern Hemisphere.

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It is a bird belonging to the Podicipédidae family and the Podicipédiformes order.

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It is recognizable with its black and red head, during its breeding plumage, with the black and red body. In its internuptial plumage, it is entirely black and white. His eyes are red. Its beak and legs are black and gray.

In the Horned Grebe, it is impossible to recognize the female from the male.

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The Horned Grebe feeds mainly on insects, fish and crustaceans.

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He lives near the sea or a pond with plants, so that he can hide.

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It nests in pairs, on the ground, sheltered in the vegetation. It is a monogamous species. It lays 3 to 4 eggs .

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It is a fairly talkative species, during the courtship season.

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On the IUCN conservation status, it is: VU vulnerable.