Loons

Loons - Family Gaviidae

Red-throated Loon Gavia stellata. Rare in fall, winter, and spring in all regions. Found on lakes, bays, and in the Gulf.

Pacific Loon Gavia pacifica. Rare in winter and spring in all regions. Found on lakes, bays, and in the Gulf.

Common Loon Gavia immer. Common in winter in Tennessee Valley and Gulf Coast regions, but uncommon to rare in Inland Coastal Plain and Mountain regions. Rare to occasional in summer in all regions. Found on lakes, bays, and in the Gulf. MODERATE CONSERVATION CONCERN.

References Cited:

Mirarchi. Ralph E., ed. 2004. Alabama Wildlife, Volume One.  A Checklist of Vertebrates and Selected Invertebrates: Aquatic Mollusks, Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals.  The University of Alabama Press, Tuscaloosa, AL. 209 pp.