Western Grebe Chick Rides on its Parent's Back, Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe Chick Rides on its Parent's Back. Both parents will carry the chicks. Riding on its parent's back is a form of protection for the young chick, and it will adopt this safe position until it becomes too large to fit on the adults back., Aechmophorus occidentalis, natural history stock photograph, photo id 41773
Western Grebe Chick Rides on its Parent's Back. Both parents will carry the chicks. Riding on its parent's back is a form of protection for the young chick, and it will adopt this safe position until it becomes too large to fit on the adults back.

Species: Western Grebe, Aechmophorus occidentalis
Location: Lake Wohlford, Escondido, Califoria
Image ID: 41773
Lat/Long: 33.17301, -116.99582 (Coordinates: 33° 10' 22.85" N, 116° 59' 44.95" W)
Format: Digital 2:3
Keywords: aechmophorus, aechmophorus occidentalis, animalia, aves, baby, california, chick, chordata, grebe, lake wohlford, podicipedidae, podicipediformes, san diego, usa, western grebe, young
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