Monday, May 6, 2013

Horned Grebe



Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus)

Order: Podicipediformes      Family: Grebes (Podicipedidae)

One of the least skittish birds I’ve ever seen. They sit still long after most other birds have taken flight. They seem as curious about me as I am about them. I’ve had them swim past me just a few feet away when I am fishing.  They are relatively small, only 30-38 cm (12-15 in) long. Both sexes are similar in appearance and both sexes incubate the eggs. What is a group of Grebes known as? A ‘water dance’.

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