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Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis)    Grebes (Podicipedidae)
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Western Grebe 1535    (1 photos)
2010-11-04    Puerto Peñasco (son), Mexico

Subspecies: occidentalis
Adult. A singleton at the sewer ponds.


Western Grebe 1526    (1 photos)
2010-11-05    Puerto Peñasco (son), Mexico

Subspecies: occidentalis
I'm not sure how safe it is to distinguish Western and Clark's Grebe in winter. Have seen photos looking like this one id'ed as Clark's, but I'm not convinced. In alternate plumage Clark's has a more orange colored bill, the black on the head does'not reach the eye, and it is also supposed to be lighter on the back. Until further, I decide to id all winter birds as Western unless they show sufficient white around the eye.


Western Grebe 1527    (1 photos)
2010-11-09    Estero Punta Banda (bcn), Mexico

Subspecies: occ
2 adults in basic plumage. See 1526 for temporary comment.


Western Grebe 1528    (1 photos)
2010-11-09    Estero Punta Banda (bcn), Mexico

Subspecies: occidentalis
2 adults in basic plumage. Same as 1527.


Western Grebe 1530    (1 photos)
2010-11-09    Estero Punta Banda (bcn), Mexico

Subspecies: occidentalis
From behind.


Western Grebe 1534    (1 photos)
2010-11-10    Ensenada (bcn), Mexico

Subspecies: occidentalis
Adult in basic plumage.


Western Grebe 1533    (1 photos)
2010-11-11    Estero Punta Banda (bcn), Mexico

Subspecies: occidentalis
Rather common along the coast.


Western Grebe 1532    (1 photos)
2010-11-17    Presa Héroes Independencia (bcn), Mexico

Subspecies: occidentalis
Adult.


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