In breeding plumage the horned grebe is a striking little diver, with a black head, golden tufts that sweep back from the eye like horns, and a rich chestnut neck and flanks.

It nests on small, shallow ponds and marshes with plenty of emergent vegetation, and it dives for aquatic insects, small fish, and crustaceans.

The golden tufts and chestnut neck of a horned grebe in breeding plumage look almost painted on, and I never tire of them.

To learn more about this bird and its habitat, visit the horned grebe page at All About Birds.

Horned grebe Manitoba sightings

Where and when you can find the horned grebe in Manitoba depends on the season and the habitat. You can see more species in the Manitoba birds section.

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