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Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Photo by Ava T-B
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Description:

This is the largest North American grebe. It is 55–75 cm (22–30 in) long. It is black-and-white, with a long, slender, swan-like neck and red eyes.
The last picture is a baby grebe.

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