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Great Northern Loon

Gavia immer

Photo by Muckpuk
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45.6573, -68.7098

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Description:

Gorgeous black and white bird. This is a breading adults so it has a black head, white underparts, and a checkered black-and-white mantle. It is swimming here with its chicks. Often the chicks will be seen riding on their parents back.

Habitat:

At a lake near Millinocket, Maine, USA, early morning.

Notes:

This bird has an amazing call. Check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpvTuMiJq1E

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Great northern loon

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