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Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis), mother with chicks, family Podicipedidae, Podicipediformes, Malheur County, OR, USA
photograph by Suzette Van Meter
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Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis), mother with chicks, family Podicipedidae, Podicipediformes, Malheur County, OR, USA
photograph by Suzette Van Meter
Clark's Grebe
📍 Location: San Francisco, California 🗓 Date: June 7, 2026 🐾 Media: Image 🌿 Species: Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) 📝 Notes: Large waterbird found on lakes, reservoirs, estuaries, and coastal waters across western North America. Recognized by its long neck, slender bill, black-and-white plumage, and elegant appearance.
An excellent diver, it feeds primarily on fish captured underwater. Western Grebes are famous for their elaborate courtship displays, including a dramatic synchronized “rushing” behavior in which pairs run across the water's surface side by side. They spend much of their time swimming and diving in open water.
🔗 iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/369611604
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A pair of Clark's grebes (Aechmophorus clarkii) feed fish to their chick in Santa Margarita Lake Regional Park, California, USA
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Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis), parent with chick, family Podicipedidae, Podicipediformes, Huron Wetland Management District, SD, USA
photograph by Sandra Uecker/USFWS
Western Grebe
Western Grebe