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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.

Hábitat: Coastal areas

Aspecto

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

Categoría

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Rareza

Common

Peligro

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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!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Super Swimmer

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

Habilidad

Deep Diver

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

Habilidad

Saltwater Drinker

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

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
60-75 cm
Envergadura
110-130 cm
Peso
1.3-3.4 kg
Esperanza de vida
15-20 años
Top Speed
120 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Incubación
27-29 días
Distancia de migración
3500 km

Dieta y alimentación

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

Diferencias por edad: Young chicks start with small invertebrates before transitioning to fish as they grow.

Alimentos principales

  • herring
  • cod
  • perch
  • crustaceans
  • aquatic insects

Método de búsqueda

  • Pursuit

Conexiones ecológicas

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.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Arctic Loon?

60-75 cm

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Arctic Loon?

110-130 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Arctic Loon?

1.3-3.4 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Arctic Loon?

15-20 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Arctic Loon?

120 km/h

¿Qué come Arctic Loon?

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

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Arctic Loon?

Coastal areas

¿Cómo caza Arctic Loon?

Pursuit

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