Another mega-rarity in the USA!!

So, this came to me yesterday and I saw the photos this morning. By this afternoon, it was confirmed.  The famous Bosque Del Apache in New Mexico is now playing host to, what else, a bird! But not just any bird. This is the first species of it's FAMILY to turn up anywhere in the USA.  So what is this bird? If you've been keeping track, you know by now. 

It's Heliornis Fulica. The SUNGREBE.  

This bird is approx 1000 Miles away from the nearest population of these birds. 

Here's what Wikipedia has to say. 

The AZ/NM birdlist has been buzzing with the excitement. 

Here it is on the ABA Bulletin 

Here's a little more about Sungrebes

What? photos you say? ok, Here is THE bird. Here it is again. 

Ok, let's see what David Sibley has to say on the subject.

Apparently, from what I've heard on Texbirds, "THERE ARE NO CURRENT ACCREDITED ZOOS WORLDWIDE THAT HAVE A SUNGREBE IN THEIR COLLECTION!" 

Sunbitterns yes, Sungrebe NO!  

Here is what Texbirds has to say: and here, and here, and finally here

Crazy! If this bird is accepted, it would be the 3rd ABA 1st area record just this year! 

Makes you wonder how many birds we miss. 

Here and here is David Sibley's take on the subject. 

Here is another blogger's point of view. 

Ok, I know, I've just given you all your summer reading for next summer but, do check out the photos. This is one cool bird! 

Anyone have $158? (the current amount for a plane ticket to NM if I left on Fri... lol)