rigel123 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Looking for an ID for a friend in California. She thought Western Grebe but I was leaning more towards Eared or Horned. Thoughts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millipede Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 western is a bigger bird with a longer neck and bill, and different colored bill I believe. This is indeed an eared grebe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigel123 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Thanks for the response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Landon Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 The almost vertical forehead that slopes back and the lack of a tipped bill are good field marks, as winter/morphing plumages can be subtle between the Horned and Eared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbrain22 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Agree with Eared Grebe here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millipede Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 yay, glad I was right. From a distance I sometimes struggle with these but this was a GREAT photo to work with. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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