The Loon: The Bird & The Totem

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"Loons" (North American English), or, "divers" (British / Irish English) are a group of aquatic birds found in much of North America and northern Eurasia. All living species of loons are members of the genus 'Gavia', the family 'Gaviidae' and the order 'Gaviiformes'. Loons, which are the size of large ducks, or small geese, resemble these birds in shape when swimming. Like ducks and geese, but, unlike coots (Rallidae) and grebes (Podicipedidae), the loon's toes are connected by webbing. The loons are sometimes confused with the cormorants (Phalacrocoracidae), but, can be distinguished from them by their distinct call. Cormorants are not-too-distant relatives of loons and like them, are heavy-set birds whose bellies, unlike those of ducks and geese, are submerged, when swimming. Loons in flight resemble plump geese with seagulls' wings that are relatively small in proportion to their bulky bodies. Male and female loons have identical plumage, which is largely patterned black-and-white, in summer, with grey on the head and neck in some loon species. All loons have a white belly. This resembles many sea-ducks (Merginae) notably, the smaller goldeneyes (Bucephala), but, is distinct from most cormorants, which rarely have white feathers and if so, usually as large rounded patches, rather than delicate patterns. All species of loons have a spear-shaped bill. Males are larger on average, but, relative size is only apparent when the male and female are seen together. The specific loon species can then be distinguished by certain features, such as the size and colour of the head, neck, back and bill.
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