Species:

Yellow-billed Loon (Gavia adamsii)

Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis)

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Length (cm):
76-91
67-86
Wingspan (cm):
0-0
175-230
Weight (gram):
4050-6400
1950-4850
Size group:
Bigger than a crow
Bigger than a crow
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Appearance:

Large and bulky diver with yellow or whitish, heavy bill and square head profile with steep forehead. Usually holds bill uptilted, not pointed straight like Great Northern Diver. Summer: White underparts and chequered black back. Black head and neck with white horizontal band. Winter: White underparts and grey back. Neck usually much more diffusely marked than in Great Northern Diver. Heavy goose-like flight.

Sound:

Song similar to Great Northern Diver, but slower and harsher. Not very vocal.

Song:

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Distribution:

Wikipedia: map (se also Xeno-canto below)

Ecology:

Birdlife ecology

Links:

Observation.org Latest observations

Video IBC

Image search Flickr NB! May give other species

Sound search at Xeno-canto

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CC-photo:Seabamirum, Licence,Link.

CC-photo:Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, Licence,Link.

CC-sound:Andrew Spencer, Licence,Link.

CC-photo:jerryoldenettel, Licence,Link.

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Sound:

Distribution:

Xeno-canto: map

Ecology:

Birdlife ecology

Links:

Observation.org Latest observations

Video IBC

Image search Flickr NB! May give other species

Sound search at Xeno-canto

CC

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