BIRDS OF UPPER NEWPORT BAY, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

GAVIIFORMES

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Gaviidae (Loons)

Red-throated Loon, Gavia stellata

Abundance: Rare
Season: Winter/non-breeding season
Habitat: Open water


Slide #01.04.06 - Adult, basic (Feb 16). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.


Slide #01.04.17 - Immature (Mar 31). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Pacific Loon, Gavia pacifica

Abundance: Accidental
Habitat: Open water


Slide #01.03.03 - Adult, basic (Dec). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.


Slide #01.03.13 - Immature (Feb 16). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.

Common Loon, Gavia immer

Abundance: Rare
Season: Winter/non-breeding season
Habitat: Open water


Slide #01.01.31 - Adult, basic (Nov 10). Photograph © James R. Gallagher. Original available from the Sea and Sage Audubon Library of Nature.