About the Pacific Loon
The Pacific loon or Pacific diver is a medium-sized member of the loon, or diver, family.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gaviiformes |
| Family | Loons (Gaviidae) |
| Species | Gavia pacifica |
| Species Codes | pacloo, PALO, PADI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pacific Loon belong to?
The Pacific Loon (Gavia pacifica) belongs to the Loons family (Gaviidae), in the order Gaviiformes.
How can I identify the Pacific Loon?
The Pacific loon or Pacific diver is a medium-sized member of the loon, or diver, family....
Where can I report a Pacific Loon sighting?
You can log sightings of Pacific Loon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pacloo, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Gaviiformes
Order
5
Species in Family
5,192
iNat Observations
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