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The Common Loon Gavia Immer **Source for this picture.** Freshwater Lakes or Large Ponds Coastal Waters for Winter
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Water Fresh Water
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Diet:** Crustaceans Molluscs Aquatic Insects Worms Frogs Plant Matter **
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 * Fish

2-3 feet, 6.5-12 lbs.
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Predator/Prey:** Adult Loons: Rarely eaten by other animals. Athough they are considered prey to bald eagles. Chicks: In the water, they are considered prey to turtles and carnivorous fish. Skunks, raccoons, and foxes are known to raid nests.


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