what Kinda duck is this???Lake Pleasant

[Gut Pile]

I see a similar but drab brown version of this duck quite a bit if it's the same species. It's a diver. Smaller than a Grebe with a shorter bill. 1st one Ive seen with this coloration....maybe breeding colors? Any idea of this mystery birds identity?

[JLW]

ring neck???

http://blog.nikonbirding.com/2009/02/wintering-waterfowl-can-be-difficult.html

 

James

[azgutpile]

Its a grebe.

[trophyhnter]

I think its is a grebe also. Definitely not a ringneck!

[Gut Pile]

I thought Grebe as well, but it is about 1/2 the size...closer to the size of a coot. I emailed a buddy at DU so we'll see.......

[azgutpile]

Horned Grebe in its winter plumage.

[CouesWhitetail]

Looks like a grebe to me. There are several species of grebes in Arizona, not just the larger one (the Western or Clark's Grebe) that you normally see. This one maybe an Eared Grebe.

[Arizona Griz]

The Horned Grebe doesn't commonly occur in Arizona. I am with Amanda, looks like an Eared Grebe in winter plumage.

[Gut Pile]

 

Way to go Amanda & Grizz! It is an Eared Grebe. I was used to the bigger westerns, didn't know they came in several sizes. This one was worked up whistlin' for a lady:) Pretty cool. Thanks!

 

 

 

[THE RIFLEMAN]

Dead Cow Elf's ,Horny Grebe Duckys whats next !

[cw4192]

Send picture to Duck Dynasty and ask SI