91 Western Grebe

• A group of Grebes are called a; Water Dance.
• The western Grebe is different from the Clarke's Grebe in that the Black Crown extends down past the eye.  And what an eye, red a very intense.
• The other distinguishing feature is the greenish yellow bill.
• The Western Grebe has 9 vocalizations that are used in different circumstances.  Alarm, begging, matting, are a few different calls.  They build a floating nest and attach it to reeds and coattails.   They lay 2-3 eggs and have one brood.   The babies can be seen often riding on their parents back.  How cool.
• This is one of the birds that is not afraid to defend itself.  No doubt with those red eyes.
• It is known for its artful water dance in matting ritual.  It is a great swimmer with its bulbous toes like all grebes, and can stay submerged for 30 or more seconds.
• It eats crustaceans, worms, insects and fish, large fish it will crush their heads before swallowing.