Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis (Lawrence, 1858)

1.1 kgWeight

The western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is a species in the grebe family of water birds.

Busiest months: October–November · Most records: United States, Canada, Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Western Grebe has been recorded at 278 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 3 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, IrvineUnited States15,040 records
Frank G. Bonelli RP/Puddingstone Reservoir and vicinityUnited States11,157 records
Salmon Arm BayCanada7,138 records

More places

Rodeo LagoonUnited States4,974 records
Bear River MBR – Auto Tour LoopUnited States4,744 records
Bolsa Chica Ecological ReserveUnited States4,636 records
Cherry Creek SPUnited States4,167 records
Frank Lake – NW lookout/blind/outflowCanada3,712 records
Henderson Bird Viewing PreserveUnited States3,620 records
Moss Landing – Jetty Road, north jetty & State BeachUnited States3,517 records

Countries and regions with the most records

United States Canada Mexico

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) is a species in the grebe family of water birds. Folk names include "dabchick", "swan grebe" and "swan-necked grebe".

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Questions

How big is the Western Grebe?

The Western Grebe weighs around 1.1 kg.

Where does the Western Grebe live?

Its breeding range: North America, Middle America: west-central Canada to north-central, southwestern USA and central Mexico. It is most often recorded in United States, Canada and Mexico.