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Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
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Least Concern
Wingspan
58.2 cm
Weight
1756.1666666666667 g
Family
Gaviidae
Order
Gaviiformes
About
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 58.2 cm | 22.9 in |
| Weight | 1756.1666666666667 g | 61.95 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gaviiformes (Loons) |
| Family | Gaviidae (Loons) |
| Genus | Gavia |
| Species | Gavia pacifica |
Distribution
Pacific Loon has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
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