Loon - Wikipedia
WEBLoons in flight resemble plump geese with seagulls' wings that are relatively small in proportion to their bulky bodies. The bird points its head slightly upwards while swimming, but less so than cormorants.
Common loon - Wikipedia
WEBThe common loon is distinguished from the black-throated loon (G. arctica) and the red-throated loon (G. stellata) mainly by its larger size. It usually has a steeper forehead and a bulging forecrown, somewhat similar to the black-throated loon.
Loon Behavior – Loon Preservation Committee
WEBWhen swimming, loons typically rely solely on their feet for propulsion; however, they may use their wings as paddles to help ‘row’ themselves across the water when they need to escape a situation quickly. Depending on the level of the threat perceived, loons may continue wing rowing for great distances.
Spirit of the North: the Common Loon - All About Birds
WEBApr 15, 2008 · The loon symbolizes the wildness of the north—wildness that many of us, trapped in an ever-more-urbanized society, long for from the depths of our souls. Since ancient times the loon has featured prominently in Native American mythology.
Understanding Loons: Learn to Read the Signs – Loon …
WEBWhen penguin dancing, loons rear up in the water with their wings either spread out or clasped against their bodies. They rapidly paddle their feet in the water to maintain this position. This display takes a lot of the loon’s energy and indicates that the loon is …
13 Fascinating Common Loon Facts You May Not Know! - Learn …
WEBSep 30, 2022 · The loon can stay underwater for 5 to 10 minutes. They swim by moving their feet and using their wings as paddles to push against the water’s surface. Loons migrate during the winter to escape harsh weather conditions.
Facts About the Common Loon - Live Science
WEBJul 28, 2016 · Loons will flap their wings and run about 30 yards across the surface of the water in order to gain enough speed for liftoff, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Ask the Scientist - National Loon Center Foundation
WEBWhile the loon’s wings may be splayed out for balance for some of the dance, the most impressive seconds are when the loon’s body is slicked down, wings folded, and body raised out of the water on kicking legs. This also serves as an exercise for wings and to realign flight feathers.
Common Loon Life History - All About Birds
WEBLoons also perform a territorial display of lifting their body upright and flapping their wings vigorously. Canoeists who get too close to a loon may witness this display, along with a defensive tremolo call as the loon swims away.
Common Loon | Audubon Field Guide
WEBMany people consider the loon a symbol of wilderness; its rich yodeling and moaning calls, heard by day or night, are characteristic sounds of early summer in the north woods. In winter, silent and more subtly marked, Common …
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