Common Loon
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Loons-Grebes Family: Loon Latin Name: Gavia immer Photographer: Ruth Ann Angus Photographer's Website: website Key Identifying Points: In winter plumage jagged neck marking, white partial collar; breeding feathers white and black checkering on back and black head; red eye Comments: Common |
Common locally in Morro Bay during winter. Usually solitary but sometimes in small groups. Dives for fish. Heavy bill, large, long bodied.