Yellow-billed Loon
Gavia adamsii
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Yellow-billed Loon, 77–100 cm, is the largest loon, breeding on Arctic tundra lakes of North America and Russia, wintering on sub-Arctic coasts. Ivory-yellow upturned bill diagnostic. Otherwise similar to Common Loon. Piscivore; dives for fish in coastal waters. Near Threatened; climate-sensitive Arctic breeder.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 74.3 cm | 29.3 in |
| Weight | 5125.0 g | 180.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 74 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gaviiformes (Loons) |
| Family | Gaviidae (Loons) |
| Genus | Gavia |
| Species | Gavia adamsii |
Distribution
Yellow-billed Loon has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gaviidae family