About the Yellow-billed Loon
The yellow-billed loon, also known as the white-billed diver, is the largest member of the loon or diver family. Breeding adults have a black head, white underparts and a chequered black-and-white mantle. Non-breeding plumage is drabber with the chin and foreneck white. Its main distinguishing feature is the long straw-yellow bill, which, because the culmen is straight, appears slightly uptilted.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gaviiformes |
| Family | Loons (Gaviidae) |
| Species | Gavia adamsii |
| Species Codes | yebloo, YBLO, WBDI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-billed Loon belong to?
The Yellow-billed Loon (Gavia adamsii) belongs to the Loons family (Gaviidae), in the order Gaviiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yellow-billed Loon?
The Yellow-billed Loon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yellow-billed Loon?
The yellow-billed loon, also known as the white-billed diver, is the largest member of the loon or diver family. Breeding adults have a black head, white underparts and a chequered black-and-white mantle. Non-breeding plumage is drabber with the chin and foreneck white. Its main distinguishing featu...
Where can I report a Yellow-billed Loon sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-billed Loon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebloo, or on iNaturalist.
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