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Common Loon (Gavia immer)
Brünnich, 1764. Monotypic species.
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They are subaquatic predators, presenting very strong adaptations for aquatic life and diving. They stay an average of 45 seconds under water per immersion and they hunt by sight sense, boosting themself with the feet, situated in the posterior extreme of the body, and maneuvering with the wings.
Family Gaviidae (Loons)
2/ 5 species available
Santoña marshes, Santander, Cantabria, Spain, Palearctic Region
Date: 7 january 2010
Author: Alex García
 
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First winter
First winter
Feeding