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Loons5 Bird Species
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Arctic LoonAccidental outside Western Alaska. In all plumages, note the white flank tuft above waterline. Otherwise, similar to Pacific Loon but slightly larger and heavier-billed; alternate adult has black back with white patches, black throat, vertical white lines on neck, and gray head and nape. Nape is slig more... Length: 69 cm Wingspan: 102 cm |
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Common LoonA familiar loon across much of coastal North America. Larger than Pacific and Red-throated; bulkier, with heavier bill. Alternate Adult is black with white spots covering back, has white neck with a black head and collar, and vertical lines on neck. Areas of the head and neck that look black from a d more... Length: 81 cm Wingspan: 116 cm |
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Pacific LoonA widespread loon of the West Coast. Smaller than Common; about the same length as Red-throated with a thicker neck and larger head and bill. Alternate Adult has white spots on black back, black throat, vertical lines on neck, and pale gray head and nape. Basic Adult, typical in winter, is dark brown more... Length: 63 cm Wingspan: 91 cm |
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Red-throated LoonA widespread loon across much of Coastal North America. More slender than other loons. Its straight culmen and tendency to hold bill angled upward make the bill appear upturned. Alternate Adult has gray head with red throat patch and a dark, streaky body. Basic Adult, typical in winter, has a blank-l more... Length: 63 cm Wingspan: 91 cm |
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Yellow-billed LoonRarely seen outside Alaska and adjoining Canadian provinces. Larger than other loons, heavyset, with a large yellow bill. Alternate Adult has black back with white spots, black collar, vertical lines on neck, black head, and bright yellow bill. Basic adult is dark brown overall with white cheeks and more... Length: 89 cm Wingspan: 125 cm |
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Arctic Loon
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Common Loon
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Pacific Loon
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Red-throated Loon
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Yellow-billed Loon
2 Photographs
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Non-vegetated Areas0 species |
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Salt Water |
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Arctic LoonGavia arctica |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Lakes Resevoirs, Ponds and Rivers |
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Common LoonGavia immer |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Lakes Resevoirs, Ponds and Rivers |
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Pacific LoonGavia pacifica |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Lakes Resevoirs, Ponds and Rivers |
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Red-throated LoonGavia stellata |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Fresh Water Marshes, Lakes Resevoirs, Ponds and Rivers |
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Yellow-billed LoonGavia adamsii |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Lakes Resevoirs |
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Human-altered Areas0 species |
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Fresh Water |
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Arctic LoonGavia arctica |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Lakes Resevoirs, Ponds and Rivers |
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Common LoonGavia immer |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Lakes Resevoirs, Ponds and Rivers |
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Pacific LoonGavia pacifica |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Lakes Resevoirs, Ponds and Rivers |
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Red-throated LoonGavia stellata |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Fresh Water Marshes, Lakes Resevoirs, Ponds and Rivers |
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Yellow-billed LoonGavia adamsii |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Lakes Resevoirs |
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Grassland and Scrubland0 species |
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Forest and Woodlands0 species |
