The Science of Birds

The Common Loon


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This episode—which is Number 43—is all about the Common Loon, Gavia immer. People in Europe may know it as the Great Northern Diver.

This bird is a symbol of the northern wilderness in North America. It’s closely associated with lakes and ponds in the boreal forests of the northern US and Canada.

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Links of Interest

  • Loon scenes in the movie On Golden Pond [VIDEO]
  • Why Hollywood Loves this creepy bird call [VIDEO]
  • Loon Kills Bald Eagle
  • Animation of Common Loon abundance across the seasons.


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