Loons (North American English) or divers (British / Irish English) are a group of aquatic birds found in much of North America and northern Eurasia. All living species of loons are members …

Jul 27, 2021 · There are five species or types of loon that can be spotted in the United States: the Red-throated Loon, Pacific Loon, Common Loon, Yellow-billed Loon, and Arctic Loon. The …

Common Loons are powerful, agile divers that catch small fish in fast underwater chases. They are less suited to land, and typically come ashore only to nest. On a North Woods lake in …

Jan 4, 2024 · Loons are charismatic and captivating birds that have garnered plenty of fanfare for themselves. Many in the northern United States and Canada are familiar with Common Loons, …

The common loon or great northern diver (Gavia immer) is a large member of the loon, or diver, family of birds. Breeding adults have a plumage that includes a broad black head and neck …

Common Loons are powerful, agile divers that catch small fish in fast underwater chases. They are less suited to land, and typically come ashore only to nest.

Aug 1, 2017 · The loons (as they are known in North America), also known as divers in the UK, are aquatic birds of the Gavia genus and Gaviidae family. Loons spend most of their lifetime in …

There are five types of loons in North America and the Common Loons are the most numerous and widespread amongst their species. The Pacific Loon and the Arctic Loon are very similar …

Apr 2, 2025 · Loons are solitary birds, often found alone or in small family groups. They have four main calls: the tremolo, wail, yodel, and hoot, which they use to communicate danger, location, …

Feb 8, 2025 · loon, (order Gaviiformes), any of five species of diving birds constituting the genus Gavia, family Gaviidae. Loons were formerly included, along with the grebes, to which they …