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Pied-billed Grebe
Podilymbus podiceps
33.7439, -96.7518
Field Notes
Description:
A small diving bird with a chicken-lke bill, the Pied-billed Grebe is common on lakes and ponds across North America. It is rarely seen flying and prefers to sink out of sight when danger threatens. Pied-billed Grebes are small, stocky, and short-necked. They are 31–38 centimeters (12–15 in) in length, with a wingspan of 45–62 cm (18–24 in). They have a short, blunt chicken-like bill that is a light grey color, which in summer is encircled by a broad black band (hence the name).
Habitat:
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, a haven for migratory birds and other wildlife, lies on the Big Mineral Arm of Lake Texoma, on the Red River between Oklahoma and Texas. The refuge is made up of water, marsh, and upland habitat and visitors can hike, observe wildlife, hunt, fish at various times throughout the year. The main focus at Hagerman NWR is providing a winter home for thousands of waterfowl. Foremost among the waterfowl are Canada geese. During fall, winter, and spring, numbers can reach 7,500 or more. Other geese include white-fronted and snow geese, with a scattering of the smaller Ross' geese.
Notes:
Almost missed this small bird behind the ducks.
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