Loon - Wikipedia Loons (North American English) or divers (British Irish English) are a group of aquatic birds found in much of North America and northern Eurasia All living species of loons are members of the genus Gavia, family Gaviidae and order Gaviiformes
Common Loon Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Common Loons are powerful, agile divers that catch small fish in fast underwater chases They are less suited to land, and typically come ashore only to nest On a North Woods lake in summer, loons stick out conspicuously as large, tuxedoed birds swimming about in the middle of the lake
Common Loon | Audubon Field Guide Many people consider the loon a symbol of wilderness; its rich yodeling and moaning calls, heard by day or night, are characteristic sounds of early summer in the north woods In winter, silent and more subtly marked, Common Loons inhabit coastal waters and large southern lakes
Types of Loons: All Loon Species in the United States There are five species or types of loon that can be spotted in the United States: the Red-throated Loon, Pacific Loon, Common Loon, Yellow-billed Loon, and Arctic Loon The otherworldly calls of loons punctuate the nighttime air in a chorus of mournful cries
Loon | Aquatic Bird, Diving Habits Adaptations | Britannica loon, (order Gaviiformes), any of five species of diving birds constituting the genus Gavia, family Gaviidae Loons were formerly included, along with the grebes, to which they bear a superficial resemblance, in the order Colymbiformes, but they are considered to constitute their own separate order
33 Fun Facts About the Common Loon You May Not Know! In this guide, we’ll uncover 33 fun facts about the common loon that you may not know! The common loon can be identified by its summer breeding plumage, iridescent black head and neck, black-and-white checkered back, black bill, red eyes, two white necklaces, one bigger and one smaller
Facts About the Common Loon - Live Science Common loons are the most widespread and well-known species of loon in North America There are four other species: red-throated loon, Pacific loon, Arctic loon and yellow-billed loon
Common Loon Resource Brief - U. S. National Park Service The common loon, with its mournful wail, conjures up images of wilderness, solitude, and remote northern lakes Common loons are found on pristine freshwater lakes throughout the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem during the breeding season (early spring through fall), migrating to coastal areas for the winter
Common Loon | National Geographic Named for their clumsy, awkward appearance when walking on land, common loons are migratory birds which breed in forested lakes and large ponds in northern North America and parts of Greenland
Common Loon - ID, Facts, Diet, Habit More | Birdzilla These large waterbirds are a common sight in most of North America and near coastlines in Europe The Common Loon is a large, diving waterbird They have dagger-like bills, rounded heads, short tails that aren’t usually visible, and long bodies When flying, these birds look elongated In the Summer, Common Loons inhabit North Woods lakes