Gaviiformes

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:order
gptkbp:adaptation excellent swimmers
camouflage in water
gptkbp:adaptations dive to escape predators
webbed feet for swimming
sharp beaks for catching fish
gptkbp:behavior territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:body_shape streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:characterized_by diving ability
gptkbp:clutch_size 1 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
pollution control
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
some species endangered
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of wilderness
featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution circumpolar
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:diving
forage in shallow waters
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient lineage
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:lakes
freshwater lakes
coastal waters
specific lakes
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefer clear waters
gptkbp:hair_color black and white
gptkbp:hatching_time precocial
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gaviiformes
gptkbp:includes loons
gptkbp:incubation_period about 26 to 30 days
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:migration some species migrate
depends on species
specific migratory paths
some species migrate long distances
gptkbp:nesting build nests on floating vegetation
gptkbp:predators eagles
foxes
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:reproduction lay eggs in nests on water
gptkbp:research_importance important for biodiversity studies
studied for ecological indicators
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Gaviiformes
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:social_structure pair bonds during breeding
gptkbp:species 5 species
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
fishing nets
gptkbp:vocalization distinctive calls
used for mate attraction
gptkbp:wing_configuration long and pointed
gptkbp:young chicks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hesperornis
gptkb:Common_Loon
gptkb:Common_loon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5