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Family: Gaviidae loons (See list of species below)
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5 species with fin ray counts including ? spines in dorsal and ? in anal fins (see list below)
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Gavia adamsii
[White-billed diver] 		No picture found

Gavia arctica
[Black-throated diver]

Gavia immer
[Great Northern diver]
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Gavia pacifica
[Pacific Arctic loon] 		No picture found

Gavia stellata
[Red-throated diver]
5 Species of Family Gaviidae
(loons)
Sort by: Species Length
Scientific Name English Name Distribution Max. Length (cm)
Gavia adamsii White-billed diver Northern and Central Paci
Gavia arctica Black-throated diver Northwest Pacific and Nor
Gavia immer Great Northern diver Arctic, North Atlantic, E
Gavia pacifica Pacific Arctic loon Arctic and Pacific Ocean.
Gavia stellata Red-throated diver Arctic, North Atlantic, N



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