The black-necked grebe, known in North America as the eared grebe, is a member of the grebe family of water birds. It was described in 1831 by Christian Ludwig Brehm. There are currently three accepted subspecies, including the nominate subspecies. Its breeding plumage features a distinctive ochre-coloured plumage that extends behind its eye and over its ear coverts.
Similar species: Grebes
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Uploaded Feb 11, 2021. Captured Jan 23, 2021 16:08 in Bulevardul Mamaia 318, Constanța 900001, Romania.
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