Arctic loon / Prachttaucher (Gavia arctica)

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Prachttaucher paar, er im Schlichtkleid im Winter, Altnau. 2024-12-07 13:15:56

Observations

Only documented observation: 2024-12-07

Description

Classification: Genus Gavia (Gavia); Family Loons (Gaviidae)
Geography: This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America.
General: Deutschland: Zugvogel, Wintergast

Seasonal behavior

Year-round bird
Migration in: 02-01 - 02-10
Migration out: 02-02 - 02-10
More details at Vogelwarte.ch

Other Details

Physical details

Physical details: length=58-73 cm, wingspan=110-130 cm, weight=1316-3400 g
Habitats: River and lake

Web pages with this species:

FOK3 expedition to Lake Constance, 2024