Grebes in North America

Learn about 8 birds from the Grebes family (Podicipedidae) found in North America. Includes 4 regular species and 4 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Black-necked Grebe

Black-necked Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

Least Concern
Horned Grebe

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

Vulnerable
Pied-billed Grebe

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

Least Concern
Red-necked Grebe

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

Least Concern

Vagrant Podicipedidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Black-necked Grebe

Black-necked Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

Least Concern
Horned Grebe

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

Vulnerable
Pied-billed Grebe

Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

Least Concern
Red-necked Grebe

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

Least Concern

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