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Least Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

They are the smallest member of the grebe family. They are gray all over with a large white rump. The bill is pointed, and the eye is bright orange-yellow.

Habitat:

They are found in southern Texas, Central America, and portions of South America.

Notes:

Was a lifer for me, and one I was very excited to find :)

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Least Grebe

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Comments (2)
AshleyT
Thanks Tom! It was a 9 day trip, and so far I'm on day 5 of uploading pictures, hopefully I can get done soon :) And I was really excited for you to see my screech owl in the tree shots, I was so happy to find one finally!
Tom15
Great spotting Ashley and nice picture! Looks like you're having a great time is southern Texas with all your recent spottings.

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PublishedMarch 24, 2013

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