Western grebe calling

by Bryan Keil

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Western grebe calling

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Bryan Keil

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Photograph - Photography

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Western Grebe The Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis is a species in the grebe family of water birds. Folk names include "dabchick", "swan grebe" and "swan-necked grebe A large, elegant, black-and-white grebe, the Western Grebe breeds in lakes and ponds across the American West and winters primarily off the Pacific Coast. The very similar Clark's Grebe was long thought to be the same species. Both species have a dramatic, choreographed courtship display, in which the birds rush across the water with their long necks extended.his bird dives for carp, herring, mollusks, crabs, and salamanders.Both Clark's and western grebes are often found in large colonies where calls and sounds can be overwhelming. Clark's grebes have a single syllable "kreeek" call, while western grebes have a distinct two syllable "kree-eeek" call. Though both calls are similar, the number of syllables can be an important clue for a bird's identity.This western Grebe one was calling in Gilbert, Arizona. Fine Art America watermark will not appear on purchased artwork.

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March 19th, 2013

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