Arctic Loon

Arctic Loon

Gavia arctica

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
57,2 cm
Ağırlık
2955,0 g
Familya
Gaviidae
Takım
Gaviiformes
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Hakkında

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 57,2 cm 22.5 in
Ağırlık 2955,0 g 104.23 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: M. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 60-65 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Gaviiformes (Loons)
Familya Gaviidae (Loons)
Genus Gavia
Türler Gavia arctica

Distribution

Arctic Loon has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the Arctic Loon endangered?
The Arctic Loon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Arctic Loon nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 60-65 days.
How big is the Arctic Loon?
The Arctic Loon has a wingspan of 57.2 cm, weight of 2955.0 g.
What order and family does the Arctic Loon belong to?
The Arctic Loon (Gavia arctica) belongs to the order Gaviiformes and the family Gaviidae.

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