Eared Grebe
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Loons-Grebes Family: Grebes Latin Name: Podiceps nigricollis Photographer: Ruth Ann Angus Photographer's Website: website Key Identifying Points: In breeding feathers, wispy yellow plums on side of head;in winter feathers dull grey, point over head Comments: Common |
Common on Morro Bay throughout the winter. Very small diving bird often seen in groups. Eats aquatic insects, crustaceans, small fish. Smaller than horned grebe with thinner neck and bill and peak on crown farther forward.