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Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Description:

"Large, long-necked grebe with dark gray upperparts, white underparts, gray sides and flanks. Lower face and front of neck are white; black cap extends below eye. Back of neck is black. Eyes are red. Bill is long, thin, and dull olive-yellow. Wings have white stripes visible in flight."

Habitat:

Lake!

Notes:

Needless to say, a new species for me when I came to the West! 555th spotting! :)

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Liam
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Liam

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Aug 2, 2012
Submitted on Aug 24, 2012

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