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Yellow-billed Loon

Gavia adamsii

Near Threatened
Envergure
74,3 cm
Poids
5125,0 g
Famille
Gaviidae
Ordre
Gaviiformes

The Yellow-billed Loon (Gavia adamsii) is a bird species in the family Gaviidae (loons), within the order Gaviiformes (loons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 74.3 cm and a weight of 5.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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À propos

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
Envergure 74,3 cm 29.3 in
Poids 5125,0 g 180.78 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: M. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 74 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Gaviiformes (Loons)
Famille Gaviidae (Loons)
Genus Gavia
Espèces Gavia adamsii

Distribution

Yellow-billed Loon has been recorded in 4 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Yellow-billed Loon endangered?
The Yellow-billed Loon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Yellow-billed Loon nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 74 days.
How big is the Yellow-billed Loon?
The Yellow-billed Loon has a wingspan of 74.3 cm, weight of 5125.0 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-billed Loon belong to?
The Yellow-billed Loon (Gavia adamsii) belongs to the order Gaviiformes and the family Gaviidae.

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