subadult in nonbreeding plumage (California, USA; 2010-04-25)
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Red-Throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Native Range: North America and Eurasia
Notes:
sharp and relatively thin bill usually held at an upward angle
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"motorboating" (California, USA; 2010-04-25)
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nonbreeding plumage (California, USA; 2010-04-25)
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head (California, USA; 2010-04-25)
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oil-soiled and struggling to walk on land (California, USA; 2010-04-25)
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adult in nonbreeding plumage (California, USA; 2009-01-31)
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diving (California, USA; 2012-01-07)
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motor-boating (California, USA; 2012-01-07) |
lazily swimming (California, USA; 2012-01-07) |
flying just after take-off (California, USA; 2012-01-07) |
fully airborne (California, USA; 2012-01-07) |