Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

Order

GAVIIFORMES

Family

Loons (Gaviidae)

Code 4

RTLO

Code 6

GAVSTE

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger
Eye Color: Blood red in adults and brown in juveniles.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Pale Gray
Forehead Color: Pale Gray
Nape Color: Pale gray
Throat Color: Pale gray with brick-red patch.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 61-69 cm (24-27 in)
Weight: 1542 g (54.4 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Gray
Underparts: White
Upperparts: Dark brown with small indistinct spots.
Back Pattern: Spotted or speckled, Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range: 107-114 cm (42-45 in)
Wing Shape: Tapered-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Gray
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Gray-black

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