Bird group

Loons

5 species in this group — each with its conservation status, population estimate and a short description.

Arctic Loon
Gavia arctica
Least Concern≈ 2M-20M

The Arctic Loon is a northern diving bird of Arctic and subarctic breeding regions with coastal or southern wintering areas. It swims low…

Common Loon
Gavia immer
Least Concern≈ 600K-700K

The Common Loon is a northern diving bird of North American tundra, grassland, woodland, and open country. It swims low in the water, dives…

Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Least Concern≈ 900K-1.6M

The Pacific Loon is a northern diving bird of Arctic and subarctic breeding regions with coastal or southern wintering areas. It swims low…

Red-throated Loon
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Least Concern≈ 200K-600K

The Red-throated Loon is a northern diving bird of Arctic and subarctic breeding regions with coastal or southern wintering areas. It swims…

Yellow-billed Loon
Gavia adamsii
Near Threatened≈ 16K-32K

The Yellow-billed Loon is a northern diving bird of Arctic and subarctic breeding regions with coastal or southern wintering areas. It…