Scientific name: Podiceps cristatus
Irish name: Foitheach mór
Diet: Carnivore
Size: 46-51cm
Tips on how to find them: Widespread throughout Ireland, particularly in the north (Lough Neagh is a good place to find them); look for them in wetlands with emerging vegetation bordered by open water; call is a loud, harsh, nasal sound; to see their famous courtship display, early morning and late evening are good times between February and June.
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