Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena), Apache Lake, Gila County

This Red-necked Grebe was found by by Ryan O'Donnell, Troy Corman, and Sharon Lashway on 16 January 2020 and photographed by Ryan O'Donnell on the same date.

Observed on both the Gila County and Maricopa County sides of the lake.

Casual (though increasing) migrant and winter visitor, primarily to the LCRV and lakes around Phoenix. Only one prior record for Gila County.

A medium sized grebe, smaller than a Western and larger than a Horned, with large mostly yellow bill, and a blocky triangular-shaped head. The cheeks are white and the black cap extends just below the eyes. The neck is whitish anteriorly and dark brown posteriorly.

16 January 2020, photo by Ryan O'Donnell

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