Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gavia-pacifica"></birdfyi-bird>The Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica) is a bird species in the family Gaviidae (seetaucher), within the order Gaviiformes (seetaucher). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.2 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 58,2 cm | 22.9 in |
| Gewicht | 1756,1666666666667 g | 61.95 oz |
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gaviiformes (Seetaucher) |
| Familie | Gaviidae (Seetaucher) |
| Genus | Gavia |
| Arten | Gavia pacifica |
Distribution
Pacific Loon has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Other species in the Gaviidae family