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The yellow-billed loon is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies; [12] in the Americas, it is protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. [13] The yellow-billed loon is especially vulnerable because of its low fecundity, and face many threats related to their ...
The yellow-billed loon is "an international species of concern," that is among the 10 rarest birds in the U.S. Vegas' Bellagio pauses fountain show after rare bird spotted in water Skip to main ...
The yellow-billed loon is an international species of concern that is considered to be “one of the 10 rarest birds that regularly breed on the mainland U.S.,” according to the National Park ...
A rare Arctic bird was spotted entangled in fishing line near a California pier, and rescuers rushed to help, a nonprofit said. Beachgoers spotted the yellow-billed loon Jan. 19 off the Cabrillo ...
Yellow-billed loon (Gavia adamsii) in winter plumage Male and female loons have identical plumage , which is largely patterned black-and-white in summer, with grey on the head and neck in some species.
The largest species on average is the yellow-billed loon (Gavia adamsii) of the Arctic, at up to 1 m (3.3 ft) and 7 kg (15 lb). One exceptionally large North American Great northern diver (Gavia immer) was weighed at 8 kg (18 lb), heavier than any recorded yellow-billed loon. Wingspans of the largest loons can reach 1.52 m (5.0 ft).
The Yellow-billed Loon is an "international species of concern considered to be one of the 10 rarest birds that regularly breed on the mainland U.S.," according to the National Park Service.. The ...
Red-throated loon. Loons are aquatic birds, the size of a large duck, to which they are unrelated. Their plumage is largely gray or black, and they have spear-shaped bills. Loons swim well and fly adequately, but are almost hopeless on land, because their legs are placed towards the rear of the body. Red-throated loon, Gavia stellata (A)