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Common Loon

Gavia immer

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
73,0 cm
Ağırlık
4898,333333333333 g
Familya
Gaviidae
Takım
Gaviiformes

Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 73,0 cm 28.7 in
Ağırlık 4898,333333333333 g 172.78 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: M. Incubation: 24-25 days. Fledging: 70-77 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

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Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Common 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 Common Loon endangered?
The Common Loon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Common Loon nest?
Nest type: M. Incubation: 24-25 days. Fledging: 70-77 days.
How big is the Common Loon?
The Common Loon has a wingspan of 73.0 cm, weight of 4898.333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Common Loon belong to?
The Common Loon (Gavia immer) belongs to the order Gaviiformes and the family Gaviidae.

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