Photo: Lynn Scarlett · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service · Public Domain
← Kodiak species
Grebes
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
A small grebe with a black neck, golden ear tufts, and fiery red eyes during breeding season. An uncommon but occasional visitor to Kodiak harbors.
Where to look
St. Paul Harbor and protected coves; rare but regular in small numbers during winter and migration.
Habitat
Alkaline or saline lakes for breeding; coastal waters and bays in winter.
Diet
Aquatic invertebrates, crustaceans, and small fish.
Natural history note
Eared Grebes are the most numerous grebes in the world and can double their body weight before migration.