Loons, divers

Order: Gaviiformes

Family: Gaviidae

5 species

HABITAT AND RANGE:

holarctic;

DESCRIPTION:

53-100 cm; dense plumage; bill strong, tapered; wings small, pointed; tarsi laterally compressed; first 3 toes webbed; foot-propelled divers; sexes alike;

FOOD:

predominantly fish diet;

BREEDING:

2 dark spotted eggs, both parents care for young

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