Gavia immer

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adult_plumage black and white
brown and mottled
gptkbp:behavior diving bird
gptkbp:breeding_range Canada and northern USA
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:call wailing and yodeling sounds
gptkbp:chick_development precocial
gptkbp:clutch_size 2 eggs
gptkbp:coloration black and white plumage
straight and pointed
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Common_Loon
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of wilderness
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:egg_color white to pale buff
gptkbp:egg_laying 1 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:family Gaviidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations pursuit diving
gptkbp:fledging_period about 10 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior diving underwater
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives known
gptkbp:habitat freshwater lakes
shallow lakes
gptkbp:habitat_preference clear waters.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gavia immer
gptkbp:human_interaction affected by pollution
gptkbp:incubation_period about 28 days
gptkbp:length 65 to 75 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years
gptkbp:mating_system head bobbing
gptkbp:migration migratory
autumn and spring
up to 2000 km
north-south migration
gptkbp:nest_location near water
gptkbp:nest_material vegetation and reeds
gptkbp:nesting varies by location
on the ground
depends on predation
gptkbp:order gptkb:Gaviiformes
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators eagles and foxes
gptkbp:related_species other loons
gptkbp:reproduction monogamous
gptkbp:research_interest birdwatching and ecology
gptkbp:social_behavior often solitary
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:status non-migratory in some regions
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:tail_type short and square
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization distinctive calls
gptkbp:weight 2 to 5 kg
gptkbp:wing_configuration long and pointed
gptkbp:wingspan 120 to 140 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range open water
coastal waters
gptkbp:young chicks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Common_Loon
gptkb:Common_loon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5