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Pacific Loon? MI USA (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter nemesis_318
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Phil Bishop
Well-known member
To me it looks more Red Throated
Cheshire Birder
Well-known member
Agreed
CB
CB
Michigander
Member
For my education what distinguishes this from a non-breeding Common Loon?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Regards,
Roger
Thanks in advance for the help!
Regards,
Roger
cavan wood
Well-known member
Common has a bulkier body, more massive bill that isn't upturned like this one, has more colour on the neck with remnants of the white collar, and the back is more checkered rather than speckled.
Stonefaction
Dundee Birding....(target 150 in 2024).
Common Loon is larger, darker on the back and the bill is really heavy looking. Also scruffier-looking at the tail end of the body. Also the Common Loon tends to hold the bill horizontally whereas Red Throated will sometimes hold its bill up at an angle.
Common Loon on the left, Red Throated on the right.
Common Loon on the left, Red Throated on the right.
