Eared vs. Horned Grebe

by Roger Mayhorn

With a cap that's lower

Than his eye of red,

And a bill that's slimmer

On a taller head,

The Eared Grebe's neck is of a darker hue

Which makes the ID easy for you.

The Horned Grebe has a flatter head.

His cap is level with his eye of red.

His neck is lighter, his bill tipped with yellow,

Which makes it easy to ID this fellow.