Grebe a calling
by Ruth Jolly
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Grebe a calling
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Ruth Jolly
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Grebes are small, stocky, and short-necked. They are 31-38 centimeters (12-15 in) in length, with a wingspan of 45-62 cm (18-24 in), and weigh 253-568 grams (8.9-20.0 oz). They are mainly brown, with a darker crown and back (Podilymbus podiceps) a species of the grebe family of water birds. Since the Atitln Grebe (Podilymbus gigas) has become extinct, it is the sole extant member of the genus Podilymbus. The Pied-billed Grebe is primarily found in ponds throughout the Americas. Other names of this grebe include American dabchick, dabchick, Carolina grebe, devil-diver, dive-dapper, dipper, hell-diver, pied-billed dabchick, thick-billed grebe, and water witch. I had never seen a male like this before calling for his mate which made this male was such a treat to see him calling with his throat puffed out in Phoenix, Arizona. Fine Art America watermark will not appear on purchased artwork.
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July 20th, 2013
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Barbie Corbett-Newmin
CONGRATULATIONS! It is my pleasure to feature your lovely nature photography on the homepage of The 200 Club, a unique and highly ranked group. You are invited to archive it in the Club's Features/Thanks discussion thread or the other appropriate threads for posterity or promotion.
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be showcased on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer!" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Oct-Nov 2023)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 10-22-2023)
Dawn Currie
Congratulations! This fine image of an identified wild bird is among the features for 10/8/2023! Thank you for sharing with the Wild Birds of the World - A Nature Photography Group. Please take a moment to add it to the October 2023 Features discussion for additional visibility.
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