Common Loon vs Red-throated Loon

Gavia immer dibandingkan dengan Gavia stellata

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atribut Common Loon Red-throated Loon
Nama Ilmiah Gavia immer Gavia stellata
Ordo Gaviiformes Gaviiformes
Famili Gaviidae Gaviidae
Status Konservasi Least Concern Least Concern
Panjang
Rentang Sayap 73,0 cm (28.7 in) 55,1 cm (21.7 in)
Berat 4898,333333333333 g (172.78 oz) 1816,6666666666667 g (64.08 oz)
Diet -- --
Ukuran Sarang 1-3 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitat Bersama

Common Loon only

None

Red-throated Loon only

Status Konservasi

Least Concern

Common Loon

Least Concern

Red-throated Loon

About These Birds

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.

Red-throated Loon

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.

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