It also has the yellow oval between the eye and the beak as seen in more clearly in their breeding plumage - I don't think Hoary-headeds have that at any point. The raised fluffed wing posture and chestnut-brown wash on flanks as also favours A.Grebe. I'm willing to confirm since you agree and with your added point about the line of the cap
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