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Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

Least Concern
Envergure
55,1 cm
Poids
1816,6666666666667 g
Famille
Gaviidae
Ordre
Gaviiformes

À propos

Red-throated Loon, 53–69 cm, is the smallest loon, breeding on small Arctic and boreal tundra pools from Alaska to Scotland. Breeding adult: grey head, brick-red throat patch, plain brown-grey back. Distinctive upturned bill. Migratory; winters on coastal seas. Flies to separate feeding sites from breeding ponds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 55,1 cm 21.7 in
Poids 1816,6666666666667 g 64.08 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27 days. Fledging: 43 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-2

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Red-throated Loon has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Red-throated Loon endangered?
The Red-throated Loon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-throated Loon nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27 days. Fledging: 43 days.
How big is the Red-throated Loon?
The Red-throated Loon has a wingspan of 55.1 cm, weight of 1816.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Red-throated Loon belong to?
The Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata) belongs to the order Gaviiformes and the family Gaviidae.

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