Pacific Loon vs Red-throated Loon
Gavia pacifica مقارنةً بـ Gavia stellata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | Pacific Loon | Red-throated Loon |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Gavia pacifica | Gavia stellata |
| الرتبة | Gaviiformes | Gaviiformes |
| الفصيلة | Gaviidae | Gaviidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 58,2 cm (22.9 in) | 55,1 cm (21.7 in) |
| الوزن | 1756,1666666666667 g (61.95 oz) | 1816,6666666666667 g (64.08 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
Pacific Loon
Least Concern
Red-throated Loon
About These Birds
Pacific Loon
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.
Red-throated Loon
Red-throated Loon, 53–69 cm, is the smallest loon, breeding on small Arctic and boreal tundra pools from Alaska to Scotland. Breeding adult: grey head, brick-red throat patch, plain brown-grey back. Distinctive upturned bill. Migratory; winters on coastal seas. Flies to separate feeding sites from breeding ponds.