Similar in habits, coloration, and size to the
Clark's Grebe - it has a slightly longer neck
with a black skullcap that reaches the upper eye area. Clark's Grebes'
eyes are completely surrounded by white.
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The Western Grebe can be found wintering in
the Imperial Valley in freshwater lakes and at the Salton Sea.
Similar in habits, coloration, and size to the
Clark's Grebe - it has a slightly longer neck
with a black skullcap that reaches the upper eye area. Clark's Grebes'
eyes are completely surrounded by white.
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If you are interested in learning more about this bird online - I recommend you start with the Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD. http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/infocenter.htmlThey present photographs, songs, identification tips, maps, and life history information for North American birds - including the Western Grebe
OTHER OUTSIDE LINKS FOR THIS BIRD:
Western Grebe Field Notes - Image and information displayed by "Birds of the Rocky Mountains" Web site which describes this bird's unique courtship behaviour.
Western Grebe Photo - Excellent photo showing the eye characteristics of this bird. Displayed by Greg Gothard's "Point Reyes Wildlife" Web site.
This site is maintained by:
Eldon R. Caldwell
Imperial Valley College
Email: eldonc@imperial.cc.ca.us