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Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena), North Dike, Havasu NWR, Mohave County

This Red-necked Grebe was found and photographed by Janine McCabe on 31 October 2017

Casual (though increasing) migrant and winter visitor, primairly to the LCRV and lakes around Phoenix.

A medium sized grebe, smaller than a Western and larger than a Horned, with large mostly yellow bill, and a blocky triangular-shaped head. The cheeks are white and the black cap extends just below the eyes. The neck is whitish anteriorly and dark brown posteriorly.


31 October 2017, photo by Janine McCabe

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Submitted on 31 October 2017

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