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Pacific Loon

Pacific Loon

Gavia pacifica

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About the Pacific Loon

The Pacific loon or Pacific diver (Gavia pacifica) is a medium-sized member of the loon, or diver, family.

Source: Wikipedia

Classification

Scientific name
Gavia pacifica
Family
Loons
Order
Gaviiformes

Similar species

Other members of the loons family recorded in North America — a useful place to start if you are not certain of your identification.

  • Arctic Loon Gavia arctica
  • Common Loon Gavia immer
  • Red-throated Loon Gavia stellata
  • Yellow-billed Loon Gavia adamsii

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