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Yellow-billed Loon

Gavia adamsii

Near Threatened
翼開長
74.3 cm
体重
5125.0 g
Gaviidae
Gaviiformes

The Yellow-billed Loon (Gavia adamsii) is a bird species in the family Gaviidae (loons), within the order Gaviiformes (loons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 74.3 cm and a weight of 5.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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について

Yellow-billed Loon, 77–100 cm, is the largest loon, breeding on Arctic tundra lakes of North America and Russia, wintering on sub-Arctic coasts. Ivory-yellow upturned bill diagnostic. Otherwise similar to Common Loon. Piscivore; dives for fish in coastal waters. Near Threatened; climate-sensitive Arctic breeder.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 74.3 cm 29.3 in
体重 5125.0 g 180.78 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: M. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 74 days.

一腹卵数

2

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gaviiformes (Loons)
Gaviidae (Loons)
Genus Gavia
Gavia adamsii

Distribution

Yellow-billed Loon has been recorded in 4 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Yellow-billed Loon endangered?
The Yellow-billed Loon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Yellow-billed Loon nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 74 days.
How big is the Yellow-billed Loon?
The Yellow-billed Loon has a wingspan of 74.3 cm, weight of 5125.0 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-billed Loon belong to?
The Yellow-billed Loon (Gavia adamsii) belongs to the order Gaviiformes and the family Gaviidae.

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