Re: Arctic Loon
Howard Lefkowitz (howie@his.com)
Tue, 20 Jan 1998 15:42:34 -0500
I found another reference to the Loon in my Birds of Alaska guide. Quote:
Arctic Loon 28". See Pacific Loon. Breeding: White patch on rear flanks
(visible just above waterline when swimming), green sheen on throat
(difficult to see), smoky gray on back of neck.
Winter: White Patch on rear flanks.
Similar species. Very difficult to distinguish from the Pacific Loon, but
Pacific Loon LACKS WHITE FLANK PATCH. In summer etc. ----