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Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Description:

Largest grebe in North America, the Western Grebe could be confused with the Clark's Grebe. This individual is possibly a hybrid Western/Clark's because of the grey plumage around the eye. Clark's has white and Western has black. The bill indicates Western I think.

Habitat:

Found swimming in the San Diego Harbour around Shelter Island.

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KathleenMcEachern
Spotted by
KathleenMcEachern

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Nov 25, 2015
Submitted on Mar 2, 2016

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