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Eared Grebe |
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Podiceps nigricollis |
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| Order |
Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| Family |
Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Status |
Uncommon migrant, local breeder |
| Habitat |
Breeding: Shallow, weedy wetlands
Migration: Wetlands, lakes |
| Food |
Aquatic insects, small fish, crustaceans, mollusks, amphibians |
| Size |
11½″ to 14″ |
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| Identification |
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| Range |
Breeding: Western third of the state
Winter: N/A
Migration: Throughout |
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| Sightings |
Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge
Earley Lake Park |
Salt Lake Wildlife Management Area |
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| Comments |
Also called Black-necked Grebe |
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