Birds of North America
Puzzle 53 · Marshes and Fresh Water · Page 77 in print
Pied-billed Grebe
Young Pied-billed Grebes leave the nest soon after hatching and climb onto a parent’s back, where they are brooded during their first week.
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Back Riding
New chicks climb onto a parent’s back.
Buoyancy
Floating plant material supports the nest.
Catfish
A fish prey group.
Crash Diving
A splashy plunge used to escape danger.
Crayfish
An important crustacean prey.
Floating Nest
An open bowl on a platform of aquatic plants.
Gizzard Shad
A named fish food.
Killifish
Small fish eaten by the grebe.
Minnows
Small fish included in the diet.
Pirouettes
Turning movements performed during courtship.
Sticklebacks
Spiny fish among its prey.
Stonewort
Aquatic material used in the floating nest.
Strong Jaws
Powerful jaws crush prey.
Submerging
Sinking with only eyes and nostrils above water to avoid danger.
Water Milfoil
Aquatic vegetation used in building the nest.
Sources
- Pied-billed Grebe: Life HistoryCornell Lab of Ornithology