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Arctic Loon

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Black-Throated Loon, Diver Common name
Gavia arctica Scientific name 
Ciconiiformes Order
Gaviidae Family   
65cm               Length
Winters mainly coastal waters summer large lakes, locks    Habitat
2 eggs incubated 28 days Males help. Breeding
Mainly fish, some crustaceans. Food
 Makes a howling noise thats quite eirie.      
Mate for life Habits

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view photos Photo December 13, 2006 by indyhoose all rights reserved

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