Arctic Loon vs Pacific Loon

Gavia arctica dibandingkan dengan Gavia pacifica

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Arctic Loon Pacific Loon
Nama Ilmiah Gavia arctica Gavia pacifica
Ordo Gaviiformes Gaviiformes
Famili Gaviidae Gaviidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 57,2 cm (22.5 in) 58,2 cm (22.9 in)
Berat 2955,0 g (104.23 oz) 1756,1666666666667 g (61.95 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1-3 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Arctic Loon only

None

Pacific Loon only

None

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Arctic Loon

Least Concern

Pacific 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.

Pacific Loon

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.

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