Loons are also known as divers. They get these common names from their behavior. The diver bird is a diver and a loon looks loony when walking on land! Learn more loon facts on this Animal Fact Files episode!

Scientific Name: Genus Gavia
Range: Northern hemisphere
Habitat: lakes, ponds, coastlines, etc.
Size: 23 feet (6090cm) long, about 10 pounds (4.5kg) in weight
Diet: fish, crustaceans, insects and other invertebrates
Threats: eagles, osprey, otters, crows, owls, etc.
Lifespan: 1020 years

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Loon OR DIVER 0:00
Loon DIET 0:29
Loon ON LAND 0:58
Loon SOUND 1:24
Loon SIZE 1:52
Loon FLYING 2:13
Loon APPEARANCE 2:34
Loon THREATS 2:58
Loon MATING 3:21
Thanks! 4:04


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