- Comments:
This is the only loon species that could be found breeding in the northern Great
Plains. Common Loons are the most regularly occurring species in the Great Plains and
often found on large lakes and reservoirs. The larger size, dark head and white-patterned
neck choker distinguish them from Pacific and Red-throated loons. Heavy, black bills
distinguish them from Yellow-billed Loons when in breeding plumage.
© Bob Gress
Immatures and nonbreeding birds have a partial white neck collar, dark gray or blue
bill,
white around the eyes and dark barring on the back.
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