One of the 3 loons on WAnimals
Birds · Gaviiformes · Gaviidae
Gavia stellata
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
It is the only diver able to take off directly from land, without the long run across the water its heavier relatives need.
Weight
1 kg – 2.7 kg
Size
53 cm – 69 cm
Life expectancy
15 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
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Sources consulted: Animal Diversity Web; Birdfact; Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game; BirdBuddy Wiki; Wikipedia (Red-throated loon); Birds of the World; U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; eBird
Best time: From November to March in coastal waters of the Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic, when the northern winterers arrive.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 41.
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The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
