Arctic Loon vs Common Loon

Gavia arctica dibandingkan dengan Gavia immer

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Arctic Loon Common Loon
Nama Ilmiah Gavia arctica Gavia immer
Ordo Gaviiformes Gaviiformes
Famili Gaviidae Gaviidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 57,2 cm (22.5 in) 73,0 cm (28.7 in)
Berat 2955,0 g (104.23 oz) 4898,333333333333 g (172.78 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1-3 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Arctic Loon only

None

Common Loon only

None

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Arctic Loon

Least Concern

Common Loon

About These Birds

Arctic Loon

Arctic Loon, 58–73 cm, breeds across Eurasian boreal and Arctic lakes from Scotland to Siberia, wintering on European and Asian coasts. Black head with green iridescence, bold white flank patch, chequered black-and-white back in breeding plumage. Piscivore; dives to 60 m. Migratory.

Common Loon

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.

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