Pacific loon
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The Pacific loon or Pacific diver is a medium-sized member of the loon, or diver, family.
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Gavia pacifica 172494537
In Alaska
Pacific loon
Gaviiformes
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Gaviiformes is an order of aquatic birds containing the loons or divers and their closest extinct relatives. Modern gaviiformes are found in many parts of North America and northern Eurasia, though pr
Pacific loon
…the red-throated loon has less of a contrast between both the crown and hindneck and the throat, and the bill that looks to be upturned. Like other gaviiformes, the Pacific loon's legs are located towards the back of its body making it difficult for it to walk on land. The leg placement helps the loons efficiently…
Red-throated loon (G. stellata), the smallest living Gavia species. Some Miocene members of this genus were smaller still.