Arctic/Pacific Loon

About

The Arctic/Pacific Loon (Gavia arctica) is a species in the genus Gavia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Chordata (척삭동물)

Class

Aves (새)

Order

Gaviiformes (Gaviiformes)

Family

Gaviidae

Genus

Gavia

Species

Gavia arctica (Arctic/Pacific Loon)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオハム

Chinese 黑喉潛鳥

Spanish Colimbo ártico

French plongeon arctique

German Prachttaucher

Portuguese mobelha-de-garganta-preta

Russian Чернозобая гагара

Similar Species in Gavia

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Red-Throated Diver

Gavia stellata

Near Threatened

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Pacific Loon

Gavia pacifica

Not Evaluated

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Yellow-billed Loon

Gavia adamsii

Near Threatened

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Common Loon

Gavia immer

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arctic/Pacific Loon?

The scientific name of Arctic/Pacific Loon is Gavia arctica. It belongs to the genus Gavia.

What is the conservation status of Arctic/Pacific Loon?

Arctic/Pacific Loon (Gavia arctica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Arctic/Pacific Loon live?

Arctic/Pacific Loon is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Arctic/Pacific Loon belong to?

Arctic/Pacific Loon (Gavia arctica) belongs to the genus Gavia, which is part of the taxonomic family Gaviidae.

Is Arctic/Pacific Loon endangered?

No, Arctic/Pacific Loon (Gavia arctica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Arctic/Pacific Loon belong to?

Arctic/Pacific Loon (Gavia arctica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Arctic/Pacific Loon?

The closest relatives of Arctic/Pacific Loon in the genus Gavia include Red-Throated Diver, Pacific Loon, Yellow-billed Loon, Common Loon.