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The Colima Warbler’s natural habitat ranges from the Sierra Madre Occidental in central Mexico to the Chisos Mountains of the Big Bend National Park in southwestern Texas. However, specimens were not found outside of Mexico until 1928. This species nests on the ground, hiding its young behind mountainous rocks. In the winter, the northernmost populations will migrate short distances to the mountain ranges of central and southwestern Mexico. The Colima Warbler prefers habitats such as moist canyons and mixed hardwood and softwood forests. The current conservation rating of this species is Near Threatened, as populations have decreased in recent years.
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SUMMARY
Overview
Clark's Grebe: Large grebe, gray-black upperparts, white underparts, and slender neck with white on front and black on back. White face, black cap extends nearly to red eyes. Bill is yellow-orange. Until the 1980's thought to be a pale morph of the Western Grebe. Direct flight on rapid wing beats.
Range and Habitat
Clark's Grebe: Breeds from British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Minnesota south to southern California, and sparsely to Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. Spends winters along the coast from southeastern Alaska to California, along the Gulf coast, and on large river systems in west. Breeds on large lakes with reeds or rushes; winters mainly on shallow coastal bays and estuaries.
SONGS AND CALLS
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Clark's Grebe
Voice Text
"kree-eek"
INTERESTING FACTS
- First described in 1858, at the same time as the Western Grebe, Clark's Grebe was originally regarded as a distinct species and then as a color phase of the Western Grebe.
- These two birds are once again considered separate species because they nest side by side with very little interbreeding.
- A group of grebes are collectively known as a "water dance" of grebes.
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