Pied-billed Grebe

Podilymbus podiceps

The Pied-billed Grebe is a small waterbird found in North and South America. It has a stout body, a distinctive, thick bill, and a brown back with a whitish belly. This species is known for its ability to dive and swim underwater, propelled by its lobed feet. It primarily feeds on aquatic invertebrates and small fish. Pied-billed Grebes are often found in freshwater habitats such as marshes, ponds, and lakes. During the breeding season, they build floating nests among dense vegetation. This species is known for its unique call, a series of hollow, echoing notes. The Pied-billed Grebe is not globally threatened and is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Freshwater marshes, ponds, lakes