Black-necked - Grebe

A small diving bird, roughly the size of a moorhen, the black-necked grebe is distinguished by its steep, peaked forehead and a thin, slightly upturned bill. Its appearance changes drastically between seasons:

: The bird sports a black head, neck, and breast, contrasting with chestnut-colored flanks and golden facial tufts. black-necked grebe

: It becomes more subtle, with grayish-black upperparts and white underparts, resembling the Slavonian grebe but maintaining its characteristic bill shape and peaked crown. Habitat and Diet A small diving bird, roughly the size of