Pied-billed Grebe

33 cm (13") Common and widespread. Summers on marshes and lakes, winters also on coastal waters.

Pigeon-sized duck-like bird. Dull brownish overall with a short stubby "chicken-like" white bill; white undertail coverts.

In flight, no wing patch. Shy in breeding season.

Summer: distinctive black ring around bill; black throat.

Winter: less distinct bill ring or no ring around bill; light throat.

Song: "cow" notes, loud barking call notes.

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Credit: Larry Bond

Credit: Mike Baird

Credit: Dave Govoni

Credit: Mike Baird

Distribution Maps

Pied-billed Grebe distribution map

Pied-billed Grebe winter distribution map