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Pacific Loon

Gavia pacifica

Least Concern
翼展
58.2 cm
体重
1756.1666666666667 g
Gaviidae
Gaviiformes

The Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica) is a bird species in the family Gaviidae (loons), within the order Gaviiformes (loons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.2 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 58.2 cm 22.9 in
体重 1756.1666666666667 g 61.95 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

产卵数

1-3

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gaviiformes (Loons)
Gaviidae (Loons)
Genus Gavia
物种 Gavia pacifica

Distribution

Pacific Loon has been recorded in 4 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Pacific Loon endangered?
The Pacific Loon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Pacific Loon?
The Pacific Loon has a wingspan of 58.2 cm, weight of 1756.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Pacific Loon belong to?
The Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica) belongs to the order Gaviiformes and the family Gaviidae.

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