Clark's Grebe is nearly identical to the Western Grebe and performs the same spectacular rushing courtship display. Clark's orange bill (vs. yellow-green in Western) and white around the eye rather than below it are the key differences. The two species co-occur on the same lakes and rarely hybridize.
Best time to see a Clark's Grebe
The best time to see a Clark's Grebe is January–June, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 7,872 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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