*** About Common Loon: The common loon, known scientifically as Gavia immer, is a large water bird primarily found in North America and parts of Greenland and Iceland. Renowned for its eerie calls and striking black-and-white summer plumage, the loon is often associated with wilderness lakes and remote northern landscapes. Loons are excellent swimmers, using their feet to propel themselves above and under water, and can dive as deep as 200 feet in search of fish. During the winter, common loons migrate to coastal waters, where their gray winter coat blends with the sea. They are a symbol of unspoiled places and hold a special place in the cultural lore of Canada, featured on the Canadian one-dollar coin, affectionately known as the "loonie."

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