Birds in Vancouver(Horned Grebe)-Vol.28 温哥华鸟类 (角䴙䴘)

The Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) is a medium-sized diving bird often seen in calm coastal waters and estuaries of British Columbia during the winter months. Recognized by its red eyes, slender bill, and graceful diving movements, it displays a clean black-and-white plumage in the non-breeding season. During summer, however, it transforms dramatically, sporting striking golden “horn-like” feathers on its head. Skilled at diving for small fish and crustaceans, the Horned Grebe surfaces swiftly in a rhythmic pattern characteristic of the species.

角䴙䴘（Horned Grebe，学名 Podiceps auritus）是一种中型潜鸟，冬季常出现在不列颠哥伦比亚沿海的平静海湾与河口水域。它以红眼、尖喙和潜水觅食的优雅姿态著称。冬羽时体色以黑白为主，显得朴素而清晰；而在繁殖季节，头部会长出金黄“角状”羽饰，令人印象深刻。角䴙䴘擅长潜入水下捕捉小鱼和甲壳类，常以短促的潜行和快速浮出形成独特节奏。

 

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