Can we tell if this Western Grebe is male or female? Unlike many birds, males and females of Western Grebes have the same plumage. Our team uses bill measurements and shape for clues: males are typically larger with straighter, deeper bills, while females often have slightly upturned tips. Even then, some small males and larger females overlap in size, making it tricky to be certain. This grebe is still growing, so what we’re sharing is based on its current measurements. Watch and see who guesse