Yellow-billed Loon vs Arctic Loon
Gavia adamsii compared with Gavia arctica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-billed Loon | Arctic Loon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gavia adamsii | Gavia arctica |
| Order | Gaviiformes | Gaviiformes |
| Family | Gaviidae | Gaviidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 74.3 cm (29.3 in) | 57.2 cm (22.5 in) |
| Weight | 5125.0 g (180.78 oz) | 2955.0 g (104.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Yellow-billed Loon
Least Concern
Arctic Loon
About These Birds
Yellow-billed Loon
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.
Arctic Loon
Arctic Loon, 58–73 cm, breeds across Eurasian boreal and Arctic lakes from Scotland to Siberia, wintering on European and Asian coasts. Black head with green iridescence, bold white flank patch, chequered black-and-white back in breeding plumage. Piscivore; dives to 60 m. Migratory.