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Loons: Gaviiformes - Physical Characteristics, Diet, Behavior And Reproduction, Loons And People, Red-throated Loon (gavia Stellata): Species Accounts - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, HABITAT, CONSERVATION STATUS

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RED-THROATED LOON (Gavia stellata): SPECIES ACCOUNTS
COMMON LOON (Gavia immer): SPECIES ACCOUNTS

All species migrate (move region to region, seasonally) to warmer temperatures around the Gulf of Mexico and to the east and west coasts of North America during nonbreeding season. They also migrate to the Mediterranean Sea and coastal China. Alaska is the only region in which all five species can be found.


Loons can be found in inland lakes and tundra ponds. Less often they are seen in large freshwater lakes and rivers during the winter months.

No species of loon is threatened.

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Loons: Gaviiformes - Physical Characteristics

Loons: Gaviiformes - Diet

Loons: Gaviiformes - Behavior And Reproduction

The loon is famous for its vocalizations, which have been described as eerie and haunting. The type of sound—a cry, wail, cackle, or laugh—depends on the species. Vocalizing is usually done on the breeding ground. Loons are awkward on land because their feet are set so far back on their bodies. In order to fly, they need a good deal of land from which to take off; larger loons need a…

Loons: Gaviiformes - Loons And People

Loons: Gaviiformes - Red-throated Loon (gavia Stellata): Species Accounts

Physical characteristics: These loons measure anywhere from 20.8 to 27 inches (53 to 69 centimeters) in length and are the smallest of the loon family. In summer, the red-throated loon's head is gray, the neck is striped, and there is a bright red patch at the front of its neck. In winter, the head and neck are gray on top with a white underside. The bill is black, and the belly is white. T…

Loons: Gaviiformes - Common Loon (gavia Immer): Species Accounts

Physical characteristics: The common loon stands about 26.0 to 35.8 inches (66 to 91 centimeters) and weighs 5.5 to 13.4 pounds (2.5 to 6.1 kilograms). Underparts are white, upperparts are black with white checks and spots. The head is black, and the neck is black with white striping. Geographic range: This species breeds throughout Alaska, Canada, northern New England, northern Midwest, and parts…

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