Loon

About

How loon lives

Loons are diving waterbirds with haunting calls and strong legs set far back on the body. Loons are excellent swimmers but awkward walkers on land. Ocean animals navigate three-dimensional space, pressure, and constantly shifting currents.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting loon also depends on keeping ocean, rivers habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• Loons are excellent swimmers but awkward walkers on land.
• Many birds rely on sharp vision and route memory to navigate long distances.
• Ocean animals navigate three-dimensional space, pressure, and constantly shifting currents.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.