The Common Loon
The common loons are named for their clumsy, awkward appearance when walking on land.
What a Loony.
Their unusual cries, which vary from wails to tremolos to yodels, are distinct to individuals and can be heard at great distances. Loons have striking red eyes, black heads and necks, and white striping, checked, and spotting on their backs. They grow up to three feet, are invertebrates and live off mainly just fish.
Their predators are diverse and can strike from all directions as they include birds like gulls, ravens, and crows, fish such as pike, and land mammals such as raccoons, weasels, and skunks. They nest lakeside and incubate their eggs for 27 to 30 days.
These birds are carnivores and live for 30 years, Loons can dive down to 200 ft!
There are many Native American legends about common loons. And to this day the Inuit legally hunt over 4,500 a year for subsistence. Loon populations are currently stable, but a number of threats loom, including human encroachment and pollution.
Size relative to man:
Only video I can find of the Loon walking.
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