2013/06/25

Svarthakedopping - Podiceps auritus - Horned Grebe

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Svarthakedopping - Podiceps auritus - Horned Grebe
NF Photo 130619, Östra Vingåker

This is a behavior I have not noticed before. The adult took a white feather from it´s belly and gave it to the young who ate it. The behaviour is mentioned in the Swedish part of wiki. It is also mentioned on What Bird but the function don´t really seem to be known.

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17 comments:

  1. Herlige bilder.
    Heldige deg som har slike muligheter!

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  2. Teally well done. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  3. Oh what a handsome bird, sweet chick too!

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  4. Beautiful birds and so interesting to see their interactions.

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  5. GGreat photos, the red eyes are fascinating.

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  6. Love the red tone of this grebe's feathers! Incredible behaviour regarding the white feather! I wonder if it has some bonding connection!

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  7. Your Horned Grebes are cool birds! Great shots!

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  8. How cute this bird and baby are... Interesting about the feather.... Michelle

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  9. I love the photo for the very clear detail of the red eyes, even in the young. I haven't heard of a bird or a fowl with that behaviour too, that is amazing, maybe endearment or bonding, haha!

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  10. Interesting behavior and amazing shots!

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2013/06/a-sacred-lake.html

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  11. Cool shots. I keep hoping to see horned grebes in their breeding feathers!

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  12. Great information the next time I see this kind of bird I will observe it too. I lke the color of this one such a great shots!

    Thank you for joining Water World Wednesday
    Kim,USA

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  13. Hi Lovely to see this bird but also was fantastic to see the chick. Margaret

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  14. Fabulous shots of an amazing bird. Excellent!

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