The Eared Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) is a small, short-necked divingbird of the order Podicipediformes, family Podicipedidae with a grey back and lighter under parts in the winter; prominent white area from side to back of neck, which grades gradually into darker colour of head and a thin sharp bill. Its breeding colours are darker, browner; tuft of yellowish feathers in ear region. It is a common winter visitor along the Californian coast in estuaries, lagoons and occasionally on inland lakes and rivers. It breeds on inland bodies of freshwater. Research Eared Grebe
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Research Eared Grebe
