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Arctic Loon

Gavia arctica

The Arctic Loon is a beautiful bird that loves to swim in cold waters. It has a striking black and white pattern and can dive deep to catch fish. These birds are known for their lovely, haunting calls.

Lebensraum: Coastal areas

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The Arctic Loon has a striking black head and neck, a grey back, and a crisp white belly. Its most distinctive feature is the finely striped black-and-white patch on the sides of its neck, and it also sports bright red eyes.

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Arctic Loon
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Arctic Loon

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Arctic Loons need a long 'runway' on the water to take off into flight due to their heavy bones.

Baby loons often ride on their parents' backs to stay warm and safe from predators.

Their haunting wails and yodels can be heard for miles across the vast open waters.

Their legs are set far back on their body, making them clumsy on land but perfect for swimming!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Super Swimmer

Arctic Loons can dive deep underwater because their powerful webbed feet act like propellers, helping them swim incredibly fast.

Fähigkeit

Deep Diver

Arctic Loons have dense bones that help them sink quickly and dive up to 60 meters to catch fish.

Fähigkeit

Saltwater Drinker

Arctic Loons have special salt glands that allow them to drink ocean water, which helps them stay hydrated in coastal areas.

Maße und Details

Länge
60-75 cm
Flügelspannweite
110-130 cm
Gewicht
1.3-3.4 kg
Lebenserwartung
15-20 Jahre
Top Speed
120 km/h
Gelegegröße
1-2
Brutzeit
27-29 Tage
Zugstrecke
3500 km

Ernährung und Fütterung

Arctic Loons are expert fish-eaters, catching their meals by diving deep in the water!

Altersunterschiede: Young chicks start with small invertebrates before transitioning to fish as they grow.

Hauptnahrung

  • herring
  • cod
  • perch
  • crustaceans
  • aquatic insects

Nahrungssuche

  • Pursuit

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Arctic Fox

Vulpes lagopus

Foxes sometimes prey on loon eggs and chicks in their nests.

eats

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

Arctic Loons are skilled hunters of herring in coastal waters.

eats

Herring Gull

Larus argentatus

Gulls may snatch eggs or small chicks from unguarded nests.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always watch birds from a distance and don't disturb their nests.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Arctic Loon?

60-75 cm

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Arctic Loon?

110-130 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Arctic Loon?

1.3-3.4 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Arctic Loon?

15-20 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Arctic Loon?

120 km/h

Was frisst Arctic Loon?

Arctic Loons are expert fish-eaters, catching their meals by diving deep in the water!

Wo findet man Arctic Loon normalerweise?

Coastal areas

Wie jagt Arctic Loon?

Pursuit

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