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WHITE-TUFTED GREBE Rollandia rolland
In some years the little White-tufted Grebe is extremely numerous in winter when large flocks gather on the saline lagoons of the Central Chaco. In other years very few can be seen. Almost entirely aquatic, he comes to land only to breed. Like other grebes he has lobed (not webbed) toes that are used to propel him when swimming under water. In winter the white crest that gives him his common name is much reduced.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPAVE102PH) Adult breeding plumage, Campo Maria Private Reserve, Cuenca Upper Yacaré Sur (Paul Smith September 2006).
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