Can I use this great crested grebe with chick photo for free, commercially?

Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Great Crested Grebe With Chick” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/great-crested-grebe-with-chick-f9e98f9a) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “great crested grebe carrying a chick on its back” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.

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Great Crested Grebe With Chick — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

An adult great crested grebe swims on calm water while carrying a fuzzy chick on its back

About this photo

A sharp natural wildlife shot capturing an adult great crested grebe swimming peacefully with its downy chick perched on its back. This image is ideal for nature editorial content, wildlife blog posts and educational materials about waterbirds.

Prompt: “great crested grebe carrying a chick on its back” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed wildlife shot with natural lighting, accurate bird anatomy, and only very minor, unnoticeable rendering details visible on close inspection.

Also searched as: waterbird wildlife · bird carrying chick · lake bird · wildlife photography

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this great crested grebe with chick photo for free, commercially?: Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Great Crested Grebe With Chick” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/great-crested-grebe-with-chick-f9e98f9a) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “great crested grebe carrying a chick on its back” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?: Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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