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Common Loon

Gavia immer

Photo by Fyn Kynd
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The Great Northern Loon (Gavia immer), is a large member of the loon, or diver, family of birds. The species is known as the Common Loon in North America and the Great Northern Diver in Eurasia; its current name is a compromise proposed by the International Ornithological Committee.

Habitat:

Belfast harbor.

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Comments (8)

Thanks Luis, Gerardo, Deziree, Emma & Kim!!!!!
love the video! What fun in the water,riding the waves. Lucky bird.
Sometimes I feel like a common loon... :) ...fun series!
Nice series! Thanks for sharing.

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