Podicipediformes
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Podicipediformes is an order of aquatic diving birds known as grebes, characterized by lobed toes and excellent swimming and diving abilities.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Podicipediformes canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2183607 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Podicipediformes Context triple: [Neoaves, contains, Podicipediformes]
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A.
Podicipedidae
Podicipedidae is a family of aquatic diving birds known as grebes, characterized by their lobed toes, excellent swimming and diving abilities, and elaborate courtship displays.
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B.
Tarsiiformes
Tarsiiformes are a group of small, nocturnal primates known as tarsiers, characterized by their enormous eyes, elongated tarsal bones for leaping, and insectivorous diet.
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C.
Phaethontiformes
Phaethontiformes is an order of seabirds commonly known as tropicbirds, characterized by their long tail streamers and predominantly tropical oceanic habitats.
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D.
Phoenicopteriformes
Phoenicopteriformes is the bird order that comprises flamingos, characterized by their long legs, specialized filter-feeding bills, and often striking pink plumage.
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E.
Caprimulgiformes
Caprimulgiformes is an order of nocturnal or crepuscular birds, including nightjars and their relatives, known for their cryptic plumage and insect-catching aerial feeding.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Podicipediformes Target entity description: Podicipediformes is an order of aquatic diving birds known as grebes, characterized by lobed toes and excellent swimming and diving abilities.
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A.
Podicipedidae
Podicipedidae is a family of aquatic diving birds known as grebes, characterized by their lobed toes, excellent swimming and diving abilities, and elaborate courtship displays.
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B.
Tarsiiformes
Tarsiiformes are a group of small, nocturnal primates known as tarsiers, characterized by their enormous eyes, elongated tarsal bones for leaping, and insectivorous diet.
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C.
Phaethontiformes
Phaethontiformes is an order of seabirds commonly known as tropicbirds, characterized by their long tail streamers and predominantly tropical oceanic habitats.
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D.
Phoenicopteriformes
Phoenicopteriformes is the bird order that comprises flamingos, characterized by their long legs, specialized filter-feeding bills, and often striking pink plumage.
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E.
Caprimulgiformes
Caprimulgiformes is an order of nocturnal or crepuscular birds, including nightjars and their relatives, known for their cryptic plumage and insect-catching aerial feeding.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
order of birds
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taxonomic rank ⓘ |
| behavior | carry chicks on back while swimming ⓘ |
| characteristic |
dense waterproof plumage
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excellent divers ⓘ excellent swimmers ⓘ legs set far back on body ⓘ lobed toes ⓘ relatively small wings ⓘ |
| clade | Neoaves ⓘ |
| class | Aves ⓘ |
| commonName | grebes ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | several species threatened or endangered ⓘ |
| courtshipBehavior | elaborate courtship displays ⓘ |
| diet |
amphibians
ⓘ
aquatic invertebrates ⓘ fish ⓘ |
| distribution | worldwide ⓘ |
| ecologicalRole |
aquatic predators
ⓘ
prey for larger birds and mammals ⓘ |
| family | Podicipedidae ⓘ |
| feetType | lobed feet rather than fully webbed ⓘ |
| flightAbility | capable of flight but often reluctant to fly ⓘ |
| foragingStrategy | pursuit diving ⓘ |
| fossilRecord | known from the Miocene ⓘ |
| habitat | aquatic environments ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| locomotion | strong underwater propulsion with feet ⓘ |
| migration | many species are migratory ⓘ |
| morphology |
pointed bill
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reduced tail ⓘ streamlined body ⓘ |
| nestSite | vegetation near water surface ⓘ |
| notableGenus |
Aechmophorus
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Podiceps ⓘ Tachybaptus ruficollis ⓘ
surface form:
Tachybaptus
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| notableSpecies |
Podiceps auritus
ⓘ
Podiceps cristatus ⓘ Tachybaptus ruficollis ⓘ |
| parentalCare | both parents care for young ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| plumage | often with contrasting breeding plumage on head and neck ⓘ |
| reproduction | lay eggs in floating nests ⓘ |
| systematics | monotypic order containing family Podicipedidae ⓘ |
| typicalHabitat |
freshwater lakes
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marshes ⓘ ponds ⓘ |
| vocalization | loud calls during breeding season ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Podicipediformes Description of subject: Podicipediformes is an order of aquatic diving birds known as grebes, characterized by lobed toes and excellent swimming and diving abilities.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.