Dec 8

The Pied-billed Grebe is a small unassuming bird. It spends its time sitting on the water - usually a small lake - and diving for small fish and other food.

It occurs throughout North American, Central America and the northern part of South America. Surprisingly, it sometimes shows up in Europe.

Classification:

Order: Podicipediformes
Family: Podicipedidae
Genus: Podilymbus
Species: P. podiceps

My Photos:

Pied-billed Grebe

Other Photos:

Pied-billed Grebe (female)
Pied-billed Grebe (female)

grebe chick
grebe chick

pied-billed grebe and tiny chick on back
pied-billed grebe and tiny chick on back

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