Black-throated Loon

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adaptation camouflage during nesting
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and mottled
black head and neck
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for wailing and yodeling sounds
gptkbp:clutch_size 1-3 eggs
gptkbp:color black and white plumage
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of wilderness
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
primarily fish and crustaceans
gptkbp:egg_color olive-brown
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change.
gptkbp:family Gaviidae
gptkbp:first_flight strong and direct
gptkbp:fishing_regulations pursues fish underwater
gptkbp:fledging_period 10-12 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:Basketball_Player
gptkbp:genus Gavia
gptkbp:habitat North America and Eurasia
freshwater lakes
clear, deep lakes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black-throated Loon
gptkbp:incubation_period 26-30 days
gptkbp:length 65-75 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:mating_system elaborate swimming and calling
gptkbp:migration migratory
depends on weather conditions
North America to Central America
up to 3000 km
gptkbp:nesting on the ground near water
depends on habitat quality
builds nests with vegetation
prefer secluded areas
gptkbp:predators eagles
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Pacific_Loon
gptkb:Common_Loon
gptkbp:social_structure pairs during breeding season
gptkbp:species gptkb:Gavia_arctica
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Gavia_arctica_pacifica
gptkb:Gavia_arctica_arctica
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends breeding territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization used for communication
gptkbp:weight 2-4 kg
gptkbp:wildlife popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:wingspan 120-130 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range coastal waters
coastal regions of North America
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lagopus_lagopus_nigricollis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5