Re: [SBB] Aechmophorus Grebe, Shoreline

[Eric Goodill <[[email protected]]>]

I think the wide stripe down the back of the neck favors Western.

-Eric

Tom Grey wrote:

> This one was out in the middle of the lake -- so I only was able to get
> this distant shot.
>
> I first said "Western" because of the face pattern. But when I looked at
> the picture the orange color of the bill was pretty unambiguous. Also the
> greater amount of white on the flank favors Clark's. Still, there's that
> strong face pattern. And the warm colors of late afternoon sun can fool you
> on a photo.
>
> I know these two species can't always be separated, and maybe this is one
> of those cases.
>
> http://www.pbase.com/tgrey/image/41539043
>
> Tom Grey
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