Arctic Loon vs Horned Grebe
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Arctic Loon
0.73 m
Human
1.75 m
Horned Grebe
0.38 m
| Arctic Loon | Horned Grebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5–3.4 kg | 0.3–0.6 kg |
| Length | 58–73 cm | 31–38 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.1–1.4 m | 46–55 cm |
| Top Speed | 75 km/h | 65 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–30 yrs | 3–5 yrs |
| Incubation | 29 days | 24 days |
| Offspring | 1–2 | 3–6 |
| Diet | Piscivore | Piscivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Lake, Wetland, Coast, Ocean, Tundra, Taiga | Wetland, Lake, Coast, Ocean |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica |
| Family | Gaviidae | Podicipedidae |
| Order | Gaviiformes | Podicipediformes |