Loon (Gavia immer) Science Article 2 abstract The proposed project uses genetic markers from nuclear and mitochondrial genomes to assess genetic structure, migration patterns and population dynamics in common loons (Gaviaimmer). Observations of loons on breeding grounds indicate that 1) mated pairs are highly philopatric, 2) effects of environmental contamination and habitat degradation can impair […]
Category: Gaviidae
Mercury exposure to Red-throated Divers [Gavia stellata] and Black-throated Divers [Gavia arctica] in Sweden
Arctic Loon (Gavia arctica) Science Article 2 abstract We investigated concentration of mercury in eggs of Redthroated Diver [Gavia stellata] and Black-throated Diver [Gavia arctica] collected in South and Central Sweden, 1981-1997. In South Sweden (Sydsvenska Hoglandet), mean concentration in Red-throated Diver eggs was remarkably high (6.84 ppm dry weight, 5 pairs), or more than […]
The impact of water level fluctuation on the breeding success of the Black-throated Diver Gavia arctica in South-west Sweden
Arctic Loon (Gavia arctica) Science Article 1 abstract We evaluated the impact of water level fluctuation on the breeding success of the Blackthroated Diver in South-west Sweden by using results from a one-year study of 43 lakes (49 pairs) in 1996 and surveys of a population of 16-22 pairs at the lake system Fegen- Svansjoarna […]
THE STATUS OF THE BLACK-THROATED LOON (GAVIA ARCTICA) AS A NORTH AMERICAN BIRD.
Arctic Loon (Gavia arctica) Science Article 3 abstract In collecting and tabulating data for use in the distributional portion of Mr. A. C. Bent’s work on the Life-Histories of North American Birds, the published material on the Black-throated Loon was found to be unsatisfactory F. SEYMOUR HERSEY, The AUK, 34, 1917 Download article download full […]
Arctic Loon (Gavia arctica)
[order] GAVIIFORMES | [family] Gaviidae | [latin] Gavia arctica | [UK] Arctic Loon | [FR] Plongeon arctique | [DE] Prachttaucher | [ES] Colimbo Artico | [NL] Parelduiker Subspecies Monotypic species Genus The genus gavidae is formed by five species exclusively from the Northern Hemisphere. All of them are rather large birds, breeding in the arctic […]
Loon (Gavia immer)
[order] GAVIIFORMES | [family] Gaviidae | [latin] Gavia immer | [UK] Loon | [FR] Plongeon imbrin | [DE] Eistaucher | [ES] Colimbo Grande | [NL] IJsduiker Subspecies Monotypic species Genus The genus gavidae is formed by five species exclusively from the Northern Hemisphere. All of them are rather large birds, breeding in the arctic and […]
Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica)
[order] GAVIIFORMES | [family] Gaviidae | [latin] Gavia pacifica | [UK] Pacific Loon | [FR] Plongeon du Pacifique | [DE] Pazifiktaucher | [ES] Colimbo del Pac
Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata)
[order] GAVIIFORMES | [family] Gaviidae | [latin] Gavia stellata | [UK] Red-throated Loon | [FR] Plongeon catmarin | [DE] Sterntaucher | [ES] Colimbo Chico | [NL] Roodkeelduiker Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Gavia stellata NA, EU widespread Genus The genus gavidae is formed by five species exclusively from the Northern Hemisphere. All of them […]
Yellow-billed Loon (Gavia adamsii)
[order] GAVIIFORMES | [family] Gaviidae | [latin] Gavia adamsii | [UK] Yellow-billed Loon | [FR] Plongeon a bec blanc | [DE] Gelbschnabel-Taucher | [ES] Colimbo de Adams | [NL] Geelsnavelduiker Subspecies Monotypic species Genus The genus gavidae is formed by five species exclusively from the Northern Hemisphere. All of them are rather large birds, breeding […]