Arctic Loon vs Red-throated Loon
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
Red-throated Loon
0.69 m
| Arctic Loon | Red-throated Loon | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5–3.4 kg | 1–2.5 kg |
| Length | 58–73 cm | 53–69 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.1–1.4 m | 1.06–1.16 m |
| Top Speed | 75 km/h | 75 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–30 yrs | 15–23 yrs |
| Incubation | 29 days | 27 days |
| Offspring | 1–2 | 1–2 |
| Diet | Piscivore | Piscivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Lake, Wetland, Coast, Ocean, Tundra, Taiga | Tundra, Wetland, Lake, Coast, Ocean, Taiga |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica |
| Family | Gaviidae | Gaviidae |
| Order | Gaviiformes | Gaviiformes |