Western x Clark's Grebe (hybrid) - Jock McCracken

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Western x Clark's Grebe (hybrid) Aechmophorus occidentalis x clarkii

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Location

Delta Marsh West--Portage Diversion
North Interlake Area, Manitoba, Canada
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 50.1831645, -98.3731949
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

After a discussion with Rob Parsons we both agree that this poor photo of the bird is a hybrid. Note colour below the eye is white, the black nape is thin but the bill is greenish. I am including this poorly focused photo.

Technical information

Model
COOLPIX P1000
ISO
180
Focal length
270 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/5.6
Shutter speed
1/500 sec
Dimensions
634 pixels x 663 pixels
Original file size
131.21 KB