Common+Loon

The Common Loon or the Gavia immer is a common marine bird that ranges from North America, Greenland, Scotland, and Iceland to Mediterranean. Its habitat, summers are spent on the inland lakes and winters in coastal marine areas near shore or in large freshwater lakes. Their size can average up to 26-36 in. and they can weigh up to 5.52-13.46 lbs. They are commonly seen September through April. These birds sit low on the water with their long body slopes to rear, black head, long black bill, and white chest. They feed on fish, crustaceans, amphibians, and insects.

By: AHirst