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Common Loon

Gavia immer

Least Concern

Envergure

73,0 cm

Poids

4898,333333333333 g

Famille

Gaviidae

Ordre

Gaviiformes

À propos

Common Loon, 69–91 cm, is the iconic waterbird of North American wilderness lakes. Breeding plumage: iridescent black head, white necklace, chequered black-and-white back. Eerie wailing call. Piscivore; dives to 60 m. Winters on coastal seas. State bird of Minnesota; featured on Canadian dollar coin.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	73,0 cm	28.7 in
Poids	4898,333333333333 g	172.78 oz

Habitat & Range

🌿 Wetland 🏖️ Coastal

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: M. Incubation: 24-25 days. Fledging: 70-77 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-3

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Common Loon has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Présent Not recorded