Arctic Loon

Gavia arctica

Order

GAVIIFORMES

Family

Loons (Gaviidae)

Code 4

ARLO

Code 6

GAVARC

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger
Eye Color: Dark red with a narrow purple-gray ring around the pupil.
Head Pattern: Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Gray
Forehead Color: Gray
Nape Color: Gray
Throat Color: Black with green gloss and bold white stripes on sides.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 56-71 cm (22-28 in)
Weight: 3355 g (118.4 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Black, Gray, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Black with white spots.
Back Pattern: Spotted or speckled
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Striped or streaked

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 114-124 cm (45-49 in)
Wing Shape: Tapered-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Gray-green

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