Common loon
The common loon is best known for its call and is one of the most recognizable wilderness sounds. The loon is a large bird, about 28 to 36 inches, and has a thick, pointed, black bill. In breeding plumage the loon's head and neck are black with white bands and the back is black with white spots. They eat fish, but may occasionally eat shellfish, frogs, and aquatic insects.
Share This PhotoDownload:
Download High Resolution (2092 × 3150 pixels)
Source:
Steve Maslowski, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Terms of Use:
Public Domain — Free of Copyright Limitations
Most public domain photos were created by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duty. These photos are not copyrighted, so they may generally be used freely without restriction provided there are not underlying legal rights that may limit your use of a photo. Privacy rights and trademark laws are just two examples of such possible limitations. Read this tutorial for more information. Remember, that it is still courteous to give credit to the photographer and publisher.
Keywords:
Gavia immer
aquatic birds
birds
aquatic birds
birds
Follow on Twitter