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Podiceps cristatus
Looks black and white at a distance; close view reveals grey-brown upperparts. In breeding season has orange-buff ruff, white cheeks and a black cap and crest; plumage less oramental at other time. Bill dagger-like and pink.
Nests on floating moud of vegetation. Found on lakes in breeding season; in winter also around coasts. Dives in search of fish. Local in summer but widespread in winter.
Spotted in the Rio Formosa Natural Park. Mostly hiding amongst coots, but I managed to get a few shots of it on its own.
Spotted on Jul 7, 2012
Submitted on Jul 22, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks. :)
Nice shots, they are hard to get.