Yellow-billed Loon vs Pacific Loon
Gavia adamsii в сравнении с Gavia pacifica
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Yellow-billed Loon | Pacific Loon |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Gavia adamsii | Gavia pacifica |
| Отряд | Gaviiformes | Gaviiformes |
| Семейство | Gaviidae | Gaviidae |
| Охранный статус | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 74,3 cm (29.3 in) | 58,2 cm (22.9 in) |
| Масса | 5125,0 g (180.78 oz) | 1756,1666666666667 g (61.95 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Near Threatened
Yellow-billed Loon
Least Concern
Pacific Loon
About These Birds
Yellow-billed Loon
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.
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.