He can dive like a flash and fly more than a hundred yards under water before coming up to breathe, but is very awkward and top-heavy on land because his legs are so far back that he has to stand up on end.

His nest is on the ground and his flesh is not fit to eat, being too rank and fishy.

You can hear his mournful cry a mile off.
The Pied-billed Grebe, Dabchick, or Water Witch Length thirteen inches.
Upper parts brownish-black.

Breast and belly white, very smooth like satin.

A black mark on the throat, and a black band on the bill, which is shaped like a Hen's.