Pacific loon (Gavia pacifica) in winter plumage

Cataviña, BC, Mexico. Mar 4, 2015.

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Thibaud Aronson

Lion

This is the most confused waterbird I have ever seen. In a pond, by a gas station, in the middle of the desert! Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  I guess the pond can be quite an oasis in the desert? Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
    Lion
    
    Clearly. The strange thing, is why did this waterbird decide to cross the desert, when he could just as easily have flown north while staying along the coast! Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Now I see your point, I hope it will not regret getting of course. Posted 9 years ago

The Pacific loon

The Pacific loon or Pacific diver, is a medium-sized member of the loon, or diver, family. It may be conspecific with black-throated diver/Arctic loon, which it closely resembles. This species, like all divers/loons, is a specialist fish-eater, catching its prey underwater. It flies with neck outstretched.

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Similar species: Loons

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson

By Thibaud Aronson

Uploaded Aug 6, 2016. Captured Mar 4, 2015 16:34 in El Oasis, Baja California, Mexico.

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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.