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the resident Great-crested Grebe. It breeds in sub- 

 Arctic regions. 



SCLAVONIAN GREBE (Podictyes auritus) . 



A not uncommon winter visitor from northern parts, 

 chiefly to Scotland, Ireland, and north and east coasts 

 of England. Some have been observed late in the spring 

 in breeding plumage, when it is a handsome bird, with 

 its pale chestnut crest and brownish black ruff. In 

 winter these are absent. Upper parts dark brown ; 

 secondaries mainly white. Neck, breast, and flanks 

 chestnut. Belly white. Length 13^ in. In habits and 

 food it resembles the other Grebes. Breeds in sub- 

 Arctic regions. 



EARED OR BLACK-NECKED GREBE 



(Podicipes nigricollis). 



An irregular visitor, usually in spring, to the southern 

 and eastern districts of England. It may possibly breed 

 sometimes in the eastern counties. It is a southern 

 species. In breeding plumage it has a tuft of straw- 

 coloured feathers on the head, and a small ruff. These 

 ornaments are lost in winter. Upper parts dark brown. 

 Secondaries white. Breast and belly white ; flanks 

 dull chestnut. Length 12 in. In habits and food 

 it resembles the other Grebes. 



