Arctic loon / Prachttaucher (Gavia arctica)
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Prachttaucher paar, er im Schlichtkleid im Winter, Altnau. 2024-12-07 13:15:56 Bodenseeregion und Ostschweiz
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Classification: Genus Gavia; Family Loons (Gaviidae)
This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America.
Deutschland: Zugvogel, Wintergast
Song:
Song: a strong, very resonant, full bodied, low whistling with most syllables rising in pitch: "co clooo-eee, co clooo-eee, co clooo-eee". Also a short grunting "karr". [Link]
Physical details: length=58-73 cm, wingspan=110-130 cm, weight=1316-3400 g
Habitats: River and lake Only documented observation: 2024-12-07