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The common name for the loon varies depending on your location. In North America, it is simply known as the "Common Loon" (Gavia immer), while in Europe, it is known as the "Great Northern Diver." There are also other species of loon, such as the Pacific Loon (In Europe, the Pacific Diver), Arctic Loon (Black-throated Diver), Red-throated Loon (Red-throated Diver), etc. So make sure you know which type of loon to which you are referring.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoShakespeare wrote of a 'Cream faced Loon'. I think he meant someone who was very naive or gullible. It is also a contraction of Lunatic or a person affected by a full Moon
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∙ 15y agoGavia immer
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∙ 14y agoLoons are also known as Divers
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What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the bird Common loon?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Gavia immer.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the animal Common loon?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Gavia immer.
What is Minnesota state birds scientific name?
The common loon (Gavia immer) is the Minnesota state bird.
What is the difference between the great northern loon and the common loon?
The difference is "great northern" and "common".
Is jawbone the common or scientific name?
Jawbone is the common name. The scientific name for jawbone is mandible.
What is the name of a diving bird?
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What is the birth name of Henrik Van Loon?
Henrik Van Loon's birth name is Hendrik Willem Van Loon.
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The common cold is caused by various viruses, with the most common being rhinoviruses. Other viruses that can cause cold-like symptoms include coronaviruses and adenoviruses.
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Loon's birth name is Chauncey Lamont Hawkins.
What is the birth name of Yvonne van Loon?
Yvonne van Loon's birth name is Yvonne Marie Antoinette van Loon.
How big are common loons feet?
A common loon's foot is about the size of a human palm.
