Gaviidae

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The list of species of Gaviidae family

Loons (North America) or divers (United Kingdom / Ireland) are a group of aquatic birds found in many parts of North America and northern Eurasia. All living species of loons are members of the genus Gavia, family Gaviidae and order Gaviiformes.

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Common Loon

Gavia immer

The Common loon (Gavia immer) is a large member of the loon, or diver, family of birds. These birds eat a variety of animal prey and swallow most of their prey underwater, where it is caught. Loons form strong pair bonds and their chicks are capable...

Red-throated loon

Gavia stellata

The red-throated loon (North America) or red-throated diver (Britain and Ireland) (Gavia stellata ) is a migratory aquatic bird found in the northern hemisphere. The most widely distributed member of the loon or diver family, it breeds primarily in...

Black-throated loon

Gavia arctica

The black-throated loon (Gavia arctica ), also known as the Arctic loon and the black-throated diver, is a migratory aquatic bird found in the northern hemisphere, primarily breeding in freshwater lakes in northern Europe and Asia. It winters along...

Pacific loon

Gavia pacifica

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

Yellow-billed loon

Gavia adamsii

The yellow-billed loon (Gavia adamsii ), also known as the white-billed diver, is the largest member of the loon or diver family. Breeding adults have a black head, white underparts and chequered black-and-white mantle. Non-breeding plumage is...