Common Loons are a striking aquatic bird found in North America’s northern lakes during the breeding season and along coastal areas during migration and winter. During the breeding season, they inhabit freshwater lakes and ponds, where they build nests near the water’s edge.
Diet
Small Fish, Crabs, Insects, Mollusks
Population Status | Monterey
Least Concern
Breeding Season
Summer
Main Habitat
Pelagic (Ocean)
Legal Protection
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Threats
Human Related Loss (Habitat Loss, Pesticides, Food Source Loss, Climate Change, Disturbance, Entanglement, Harassment, Oil Spills, Pollution)
Size
30 in (Unisex)
Weight
8.2 lb (Unisex)
Wingspan
3.75 ft
Lifespan
30 years (Unisex)