Pied-billed Grebe
Pied-billed Grebe
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The Pied-billed Grebe is a small, stocky grebe commonly found across the Americas. It is best recognized by its short, stout, chicken-like bill with a distinctive black band during breeding season. This shy aquatic bird is an excellent diver, often disappearing beneath the surface at the first sign of disturbance.
Where to spot
Widespread across North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean. Inhabits freshwater ponds, lakes, marshes, and slow-moving rivers, especially those with ample emergent vegetation.
How to spot
Look for its stocky build, short neck, and the distinctive pale bill with a black band (breeding). It often swims low in the water, and its 'pop-up' diving behavior is characteristic. Listen for its unique, cooing 'cow-cow-cow' call, especially during breeding.
When to spot
Resident year-round in warmer parts of its range, migratory in northern areas, arriving in spring (March-April). Breeding occurs from spring to summer. Best observed during daylight hours on calm water, often near reeds.
Where to spot
Widespread across North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean. Inhabits freshwater ponds, lakes, marshes, and slow-moving rivers, especially those with ample emergent vegetation.
How to spot
Look for its stocky build, short neck, and the distinctive pale bill with a black band (breeding). It often swims low in the water, and its 'pop-up' diving behavior is characteristic. Listen for its unique, cooing 'cow-cow-cow' call, especially during breeding.
When to spot
Resident year-round in warmer parts of its range, migratory in northern areas, arriving in spring (March-April). Breeding occurs from spring to summer. Best observed during daylight hours on calm water, often near reeds.
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Pied-billed Grebes can control their buoyancy by compressing their feathers and expelling air from their lungs, allowing them to slowly sink below the water surface without creating a ripple.
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