Horned Grebe - Podiceps auritus

Length 12.0-15.0 in (30.5-38.1 cm)
Weight 1 lb (453.6 g)
Clutch Size 4-5
Chicks at birth Precocial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:NA, EU, AS
     

The Horned Grebe breeds in northern North America, Europe and Asia. They winter along the coasts of North America, Europe and Asia. Slightly larger than the Eared Grebe, the Horned Grebe can be frequently found in the Bay Area during the winter months. Horned Grebes eat mostly small fish.

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