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Pacific Loon

Gavia pacifica

Least Concern
Envergure
58,2 cm
Poids
1756,1666666666667 g
Famille
Gaviidae
Ordre
Gaviiformes

À propos

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
Envergure 58,2 cm 22.9 in
Poids 1756,1666666666667 g 61.95 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

1-3

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Pacific Loon has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux 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.

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