adult in breeding plumage (California, USA; 2007-05-06)
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Black-necked (or Eared) Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Native Range: Eurasia, Africa, North America and Middle America
Notes:
a small buoyant grebe; often fluffs rear feathers creating a high-stern profile when swimming; dives for crayfish and other such food items; bill slender and slightly upturned; toes are lobed (bordered by webbing) rather than fully webbed; no sexual dimorphism.
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adult in nonbreeding plumage (California, USA; 2007-10-14)
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adult in breeding plumage (California, USA; 2007-05-06)
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nonbreeding (left) and breeding plumages (California, USA; 2009-04-19)
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adult in nonbreeding plumage (California, USA; 2007-01-07)
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swimming group in nonbreeding plumage (California, USA; 2007-02-04) |
diving in search of food; note lobed toes (California, USA; 2007-05-06) |
posing for portrait (California, USA; 2007-05-06) |
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