Part bird, part submarine, the Pied-billed Grebe is common across much of North America. These small
brown birds have unusually thick bills that turn silver and black in summer. These expert divers
inhabit sluggish rivers, freshwater marshes, lakes, and estuaries. They use their chunky bills to kill
and eat large crustaceans along with a great variety of fish, amphibians, insects, and other
invertebrates. Rarely seen in flight and often hidden amid vegetation, Pied-billed Grebes announce
their presence with loud, far-reaching calls. ~ All About Birds