Gaviiformes
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Gaviiformes is an order of aquatic birds known as loons or divers, characterized by their excellent diving ability and predominantly northern hemisphere distribution.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Gaviiformes canonical | 7 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2183616 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Gaviiformes Context triple: [Neoaves, contains, Gaviiformes]
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A.
Pelecaniformes
Pelecaniformes is an order of medium- to large-sized water birds that includes pelicans, herons, ibises, and related species, typically adapted for aquatic feeding.
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B.
Suliformes
Suliformes is an order of modern seabirds that includes cormorants, boobies, gannets, frigatebirds, and related species adapted to aquatic life.
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C.
Anseriformes
Anseriformes is an order of birds that includes ducks, geese, swans, and their relatives, many of which are adapted to aquatic environments.
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D.
Phalacrocoracidae
Phalacrocoracidae is a family of aquatic birds commonly known as cormorants and shags, characterized by their diving ability and predominantly fish-based diet.
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E.
Phoenicopteriformes
Phoenicopteriformes is the bird order that comprises flamingos, characterized by their long legs, specialized filter-feeding bills, and often striking pink plumage.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Gaviiformes Target entity description: Gaviiformes is an order of aquatic birds known as loons or divers, characterized by their excellent diving ability and predominantly northern hemisphere distribution.
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A.
Pelecaniformes
Pelecaniformes is an order of medium- to large-sized water birds that includes pelicans, herons, ibises, and related species, typically adapted for aquatic feeding.
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B.
Suliformes
Suliformes is an order of modern seabirds that includes cormorants, boobies, gannets, frigatebirds, and related species adapted to aquatic life.
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C.
Anseriformes
Anseriformes is an order of birds that includes ducks, geese, swans, and their relatives, many of which are adapted to aquatic environments.
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D.
Phalacrocoracidae
Phalacrocoracidae is a family of aquatic birds commonly known as cormorants and shags, characterized by their diving ability and predominantly fish-based diet.
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E.
Phoenicopteriformes
Phoenicopteriformes is the bird order that comprises flamingos, characterized by their long legs, specialized filter-feeding bills, and often striking pink plumage.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
order of birds
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taxon ⓘ |
| breedingRange |
northern Eurasia
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northern North America ⓘ |
| characteristic |
dense bones aiding diving
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excellent diving ability ⓘ foot-propelled divers ⓘ legs positioned far back on body ⓘ pointed bills ⓘ poorly adapted to walking on land ⓘ streamlined body ⓘ webbed feet ⓘ |
| clade | Neognathae ⓘ |
| class | Aves ⓘ |
| commonName |
divers
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loons ⓘ |
| containsFamily | Gaviidae ⓘ |
| describedAs | aquatic birds ⓘ |
| diet |
aquatic invertebrates
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fish ⓘ |
| distribution | predominantly Northern Hemisphere ⓘ |
| eggCountPerClutch | usually 1–3 eggs ⓘ |
| familyCount | 1 ⓘ |
| flightStyle | rapid wingbeats with low maneuverability on landings ⓘ |
| foragingStrategy | pursuit diving ⓘ |
| fossilRecord | known from Paleogene fossils ⓘ |
| habitat |
coastal seas
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lakes ⓘ large ponds ⓘ |
| IUCNConcern |
some species threatened by fishing nets
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some species threatened by habitat loss ⓘ some species threatened by pollution ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| limbAdaptation | feet set far back for propulsion underwater ⓘ |
| migratoryBehavior | mostly migratory ⓘ |
| parentalCare | both parents care for young ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| plumage |
more cryptic nonbreeding plumage
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often black-and-white breeding plumage ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Aequornithes clade of waterbirds ⓘ |
| reproduction | nest near freshwater lakes or ponds ⓘ |
| swimmingStyle | low in water with body submerged ⓘ |
| typeGenus | Gavia ⓘ |
| visionAdaptation | adapted for underwater vision ⓘ |
| vocalization |
loud wailing calls
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yodeling territorial calls ⓘ |
| winteringRange | coastal marine waters ⓘ |
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Subject: Gaviiformes Description of subject: Gaviiformes is an order of aquatic birds known as loons or divers, characterized by their excellent diving ability and predominantly northern hemisphere distribution.
Referenced by (7)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.