Common Loon
Gavia immer
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 73,0 cm | 28.7 in |
| Peso | 4898,333333333333 g | 172.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: M. Incubation: 24-25 days. Fledging: 70-77 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gaviiformes (Loons) |
| Família | Gaviidae (Loons) |
| Genus | Gavia |
| Espécies | Gavia immer |
Distribution
Common Loon has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gaviidae family