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Yellow-billed Loon
Gavia adamsii

33-38" (84-97 cm). Breeding and winter similar to those of Common Loon, but bill ivory-yellow and seemingly upturned. In winter plumage, has more white on face; typically shows dark spot behind eyes.… read more

Arctic Loon
Gavia arctica

23-28" (58-73 cm). White flank patch before the tail, visible at waterline, in flight. Striped patch on side of neck in breeding plumage. Throat patch typically iridescent purple. Siberian race (breeds in Alaska), green iridescent throat patch.… read more

Common Loon
Gavia immer

28-36" (71-91 cm). Heavy-bodied, thick, pointed, usually black or dark gray bill held horizontally. Breeding plumage, head, neck black with white bands on neck; back black with white spots. In winter, crown, hindneck, upperparts dark grayish; throat, underparts white.… read more

Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica

24" (61 cm). Small loon, straight slender bill. In breeding plumage, head pale gray; neck, back black with white stripes; throat black with purple reflections. In winter plumage, blackish above, white below; often shows thin "chin strap."… read more

Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata

24-27" (61-69 cm). A small loon seldom seen far from salt water. In breeding plumage, has gray head and neck, rusty throat, black back spotted with white. In winter, similar to Common Loon but smaller, paler, with bill thinner, seemingly upturned.… read more

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