Pacific Loon

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Pacific Loon (<em>Gavia pacifica</em>) is a species of Loons (<em>Gaviidae</em>) in the order Loons (Divers).

Overview

Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica) is a species of Loons (Gaviidae) in the order Loons (Divers).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Gavia; binomial: Gavia pacifica; authority: (Lawrence, 1858).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to Japan, Korean Pen. and n Yellow Sea (ne China); c Baja California (nw Mexico).

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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