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Western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis)
| Scientific Classification | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Podicipediformes |
| Family: | Podicipedidae |
| Species: | Aechmophorus occidentalis |
| Common: | Western grebe |
The western grebe is the largest North American grebe and can be found in western North America south into Mexico. It winters primarily off the Pacific Coast.
Identification
Adults
Adult male and female western grebe are similar in appearance. They have a black back and face, white neck and underside, long, thin bill and a long, slender, swan-like neck and red eyes.
Immature
Immature birds are similar in appearance to adults.
Gallery
Western grebe
Bridgeport, California (2010)
Related Page Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia (animals)Class: Aves (birds)Order: Podicipediformes (grebes)Family: Podicipedidae (grebes)Western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis)