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 Apr 24, 2020. Captured Jul 13, 2013 11:47 in Stuift 7, 4824 BJ Breda, Netherlands.
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