Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gavia-stellata"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata) is a bird species in the family Gaviidae (loons), within the order Gaviiformes (loons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 55.1 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
Red-throated Loon, 53–69 cm, is the smallest loon, breeding on small Arctic and boreal tundra pools from Alaska to Scotland. Breeding adult: grey head, brick-red throat patch, plain brown-grey back. Distinctive upturned bill. Migratory; winters on coastal seas. Flies to separate feeding sites from breeding ponds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 55,1 cm | 21.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 1816,6666666666667 g | 64.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 27 days. Fledging: 43 days.
Số Trứng
1-2
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Gaviiformes (Loons) |
| Họ | Gaviidae (Loons) |
| Genus | Gavia |
| Loài | Gavia stellata |
Distribution
Red-throated Loon has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gaviidae family