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- Loon - Wikipedia
Loon 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
- Loon | Aquatic Bird, Diving Habits Adaptations | Britannica
Almost wholly aquatic, loons can swim long distances underwater and can dive from the surface to a depth of 60 metres (200 feet) Besides having solid bones, loons can further decrease their buoyancy for these dramatic dives by compressing air from their lungs, feathers, and internal air sacs
- About Loons - National Loon Center Foundation
Learn more about the common loon diet and behavior and listen to four calls of the loon: the wail, hoot, yodel, and tremolo
- 15 Types of Loons – (Their Identifying Characteristics Native Area)
Loons are large, aquatic birds known for their striking appearance, haunting calls, and exceptional diving abilities They are a symbol of wilderness and are often associated with remote northern lakes and waterways
- Common Loon - International Bird Rescue
Unlike other birds, loons have solid bones which help them dive more effectively Common Loons are some of the more challenging patients we work with due to their size and strength
- Common Loon - eBird
Learn more about Common Loon from… A large, heavy-billed loon Common and widespread in North America; somewhat less common and more local in Europe Breeding adults have gorgeous black-and-white patterning; especially note fully black head with iridescent sheen and boldly checkered back
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