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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Order
GAVIIFORMES
Family
Loons (Gaviidae)
Code 4
PALO
Code 6
GAVPAC
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:
Pale Gray
Forehead Color:
Pale gray
Nape Color:
Pale gray
Throat Color:
Black, with white stripes.
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
61-71 cm (24-28 in)
Weight:
1678 g (59.2 oz)
Size:
Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary:
Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts:
White
Upperparts:
Black with rows of large white spots.
Back Pattern:
Spotted or speckled
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
109-122 cm (43-48 in)
Wing Shape:
Tapered-Wings
Tail shape:
Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Black
Under Tail:
Black
Leg Color:
Black with gray-green tint.
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X