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Red-necked Grebeby jbstruthers on May 8, 2012
Red-necked Grebeby jbstruthers on April 29, 2012
Red-necked Grebeby jbstruthers on April 27, 2012
Red-necked Grebeby jbstruthers on April 24, 2012
Red-necked Grebeby jim macgregor on April 22, 2012
Red-necked Grebe
The Red-necked Grebe, Podiceps grisegena, is a member of the grebe family of water birds.
It breeds in vegetated areas of freshwater lakes across Europe, western Asia and northwestern North America. Most birds migrate in winter to the coast.
Like all grebes, it nests on the water's edge, since its legs are set very far back and it cannot walk well. Usually two eggs are laid, and the striped young are sometimes carried on the adult's back.
It is an excellent swimmer and diver, and pursues its fish prey underwater.
The 40-46 cm long adults are unmistakable in summer with a red neck and white throat. In winter, this is duskier than most grebes, with no white above the eye, and a mainly yellow bill. It is not quite as large as the Great Crested Grebe.
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* Red Necked Grebe by John Audubon