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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Pied-Billed Grebe
Pied-Billed Grebe
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The pied-billed grebe (Podilymbus podiceps) is a shy and solitary bird. If it becomes frightened, it will hide in aquatic vegetation or dive below the water's surface. The grebe also will dive for its food, which consists of crawfish, perch, sunfish, catfish, and many types of insects.
Mississippi River Watershed  

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The Mississippi River Basin, or Watershed drains 41% of the continental United States and includes 31 states and 2 Canadian provinces.

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Last Updated: April 25, 2008 at 16:57 EST