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13-MAR-2016

molting Horned Grebe

Oklahoma

In this photo, one can note the dark eye-line through lores with a notable pale spot just above (in front of eye), characteristic of many winter-plumage of Horned Grebes (likely first-winter). Some Eared Grebes show a faint pale spot here in winter plumage, but not a distinct eye-line through lores. Also note the rufous tones appearing in neck, also a Horned Grebe trait. Eared Grebes are called Black-necked Grebes in Europe, and will not show rufous in neck in any plumage.

Nikon COOLPIX P510
1/640s f/5.9 at 180.0mm iso100 full exif

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