USFWS
Migratory Bird Management
Alaska Region

Loons/Grebes

Red-necked Grebe

Red-necked Grebe. USFWS. Click to Enlarge

Rarely seen on land or in flight, Red-necked Grebes often simply sink into the water when startled. This bird is a fairly common breeder in interior Alaska, and along its western coast. Red-necked Grebes can also be seen breeding on nearly all larger ponds and lakes within the city of Anchorage.

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Last Updated: September 15, 2008