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Aechmophorus occidentalis (Lawrence, 1858)
The western grebe is the largest North American grebe. It is 55–75 cm (22–30 in) long, weighs 795–2,000 g (1.753–4.409 lb) and measures 79–102 cm (31–40 in) across the wings. It is black-and-white, with a long, slender, swan-like neck and red eyes. It is easily confused with Clark's grebe, which shares similar features, body size, behavior and habitat, and hybrids are known.
Water bird found in lakes, swamps, reservoirs, etc.
This one has the black hood extending below the eye.
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