Pacific Loon

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Common_Loon
gptkbp:adult_plumage gray and white
dark gray and white
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
aggressive during breeding season
gptkbp:breeding_season monogamous
spring to early summer
precocial
depends on food availability
gptkbp:calls_for wailing or yodeling sounds
gptkbp:color black and white during breeding season
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in indigenous folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:distribution North America and Asia
gptkbp:egg_color olive-brown
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change.
gptkbp:family Gaviidae
gptkbp:first_flight strong and direct
gptkbp:fledging_period 10-12 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:Basketball_Player
pursuit diving
gptkbp:genus Gavia
gptkbp:habitat Alaska and Canada
marine environments
open water
gptkbp:has_feature sharp bill
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pacific Loon
gptkbp:incubation_period 24-30 days
gptkbp:length 60-70 cm
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:mating_system elaborate swimming and calling
gptkbp:migration fall and spring
long-distance migratory bird
north-south migration
gptkbp:nesting ground near water
affected by predation
aquatic vegetation
near freshwater lakes
gptkbp:predators eagles
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Common_Loon
gptkbp:research_interest studied for migration patterns
gptkbp:social_structure loose colonies
gptkbp:species gptkb:Gavia_pacifica
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization distinctive calls
gptkbp:weight 1.5-3 kg
gptkbp:wildlife popular among birdwatchers
gptkbp:wingspan 120-130 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range coastal waters
Pacific coast of the United States
gptkbp:young chicks