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Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
58,2 cm
الوزن
1756,1666666666667 g
الفصيلة
Gaviidae
الرتبة
Gaviiformes
حول
Pacific Loon, 58–74 cm, breeds on Arctic tundra lakes across Alaska and northern Canada, wintering off the Pacific coast to Baja California. Very similar to Arctic Loon but smaller, with a pale grey nape and purple-green throat patch. Piscivore; dives in coastal seas. Forms large flocks on migration.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 58,2 cm | 22.9 in |
| الوزن | 1756,1666666666667 g | 61.95 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-3
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Gaviiformes (Loons) |
| الفصيلة | Gaviidae (Loons) |
| Genus | Gavia |
| الأنواع | Gavia pacifica |
Distribution
Pacific Loon has been recorded in 4 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Pacific Loon endangered?
The Pacific Loon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Pacific Loon?
The Pacific Loon has a wingspan of 58.2 cm, weight of 1756.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Pacific Loon belong to?
The Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica) belongs to the order Gaviiformes and the family Gaviidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Gaviidae family