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USGS Species Data
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Identification Tips
Christmas Bird Survey - CBC
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Taxonomy and Nomenclature
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Winter:
Large straight bill, pale with darkmarkings
Boundary between light and dark areas of neck shaded
Back, relatively dark and unmarked
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Quick Check
Large, stout-billed bird swimming low in water. Dives with a slow easy, unhurried roll with the wings held close to the body.
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Habitat: Foreshore
Small nunmbers present year-round
Most common are the Winter resident birds from Oct 15- May 15
Flocks of Spring migrants arrive in late April
Small groups of Fall migrants may be sighted from Sept 15 - Oct 15
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