Loon Facts: the DIVER BIRD | Animal Fact Files

Loons are also known as divers. They get these common names from their behavior. The diver bird is a diver and a loon looks loony when walking on land! Learn more loon facts on this Animal Fact Files episode!
Scientific Name: Genus - Gavia
Range: Northern hemisphere
Habitat: lakes, ponds, coastlines, etc.
Size: 2-3 feet (60-90cm) long, about 10 pounds (4.5kg) in weight
Diet: fish, crustaceans, insects and other invertebrates
Threats: eagles, osprey, otters, crows, owls, etc.
Lifespan: 10-20 years
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Loon OR DIVER 0:00
Loon DIET 0:29
Loon ON LAND 0:58
Loon SOUND 1:24
Loon SIZE 1:52
Loon FLYING 2:13
Loon APPEARANCE 2:34
Loon THREATS 2:58
Loon MATING 3:21
Thanks! 4:04
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[@indyreno2933]

Correction, loons actually comprise three separate genera, the Gavia genus is now restricted only to both the Common Loon (Gavia immer) and the White-Billed Loon (Gavia adamsii), while the red-throated loon comprises its own genus being Rufogula, with its scientific name now being Rufogula stellata and both the arctic loon and pacific loon are relocated to the genus Coracopotamus with their scientific names being Coracopotamus arcticus and Coracopotamus pacificus respectively.

[@Havolli]

Yeah the sound of divers is really unique

[@bardthenascarfanaticdragon]

I am familiar with the ghostly sounds of these birds.

[@keatonblackman472]

Those are my grandpa's favorite birds until he sadly passed away but at least I have my grandma and we keep him close to our hearts

[@eunaekim9216]

This is the state bird of Minnesota and the official bird of Ontario.

[@jasonbanh6175]

I wish I can see them with my real eyes. Thanks 🎉

[@shimonofbirdsandsupermariofan]

Becky from finding dory

[@michaelsimko7694]

I love loons. They're amazing divers that can dive at great depths. Their breeding plumages are so colorful and eye-catching. Their calls are such a treat to listen to. I'm familiar with Red-throated Loons and Common Loons wintering in the saltwater along the Northeast coasts. A sub-family of the Waterfowl family you should do a video on is Mergansers. Very interesting birds, esp when it comes to Ducks.

[@billbadson7598]

loons have multiple types of calls and they're all beautiful. In addition to that rapid chirp-call, they have longer, drawn-out calls that can be especially haunting if you hear it in the evening on a lake and don't know what a loon is.

[@andyjay729]

They're actually closer related to penguins than ducks. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aequornithes

[@carolinacortina5720]

It's the bird from Finding Dory

[@wiedmarson2413]

❤

[@wiedmarson2413]

Sy suka dengar suara Loons, bagus banget❤

[@rba-sq6hw]

Loons we’re definitely a science experiment 😭

[@CosmicRabbitCarma]

If it walks like a loon, calls like a loon, flies like a loon... then it's not a duck.

[@indyreno2933]

Can you do fact files on grebes?

[@masimiand]

I want diamondback terrapins

[@masimiand]

I am not sure but i want diamondback terrapins

[@masimiand]

I dant know

[@indyreno2933]

Actually, loons are not waterfowl, the word "waterfowl" refers only to those that belong to the order Anseriformes, loons (family Gaviidae) are the only extant family of the order Gaviiformes, not all birds with webbed feet are waterfowl and not all waterfowl have webbed feet.

[@masimiand]

Can you make a video on diamondback terrapins 🐢

[@adah8893]

#heron