Anhinga aka American Darter (Anhinga anhinga), male in breeding plumage, family Anhingidae, SE United States
photograph by Lynn Padwee
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Loon Head by Paul Ostrum
Common Loon (Gavia immer)
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Common loons need 30 to 65 meters (90-200 feet) to take off and cannot take off from land.
(Common loon, juvenile)
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Just a little preview of something I'm working on!
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greylag goose Anna Palowna ED8A1781 by safi kok
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Brown Crake Steppin' into Fat Bird Friday
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© Harlen Chen
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Common Loon or Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer), family Gaviidae, northern USA
photograph by Richard D. Pick
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The Australian coot has actual clown feet
MEET THE Australian coot (Fulica atra), a boisterous waterbird with a vast range that stretches from Eurasia to Indonesia, New Guinea and Australia. Also known as the Eurasian coot, the species has made its way to New Zealand in recent years, expanding its habitat even further.
Image credit: Shyamal/Wikimedia
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Some loon species have been recorded flying 1078 km over a 24 hour period, likely from a single, continuous flight.
(Common loon, immature plumage)
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