Loons

Loons

The Iconic Waterbirds

Tekiela, Stan

Adventure Publications, Incorporated

12/2021

160

Mole

Inglês

9781647552091

15 a 20 dias

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The Northwoods Loons



Fascinating Loons



Myths of the Creation



Folklore of the Necklace



The Lore of the Call



The Five Species of Loons



Origins of the Scientific Name



Origins of the Common Name



Popular Names Around the World



Range



General Population



The Decline of the Loon



Human Disturbance and Nest Failure



Lead Sinkers



Fishing Line



Coastal Water Threats



Mercury Poisoning



Sick or Injured Loons



The Recovery of the Loon



Differences of the Sexes



Impressive Size



Life Span



Unique Alignment



Bones for Swimming and Diving



Built-in Nose Plugs



Red Eyes



Extra Eyelids



Seeing Underwater



Powerful Legs



Wings to Carry the Load



Changing Plumage



Preening and Waterproofing



Nibbling



Bathing



Body Shaking and Wing Stretching



Tail Wagging



Seasonal Diet of Whole Fish



Spectacular Divers



Diving Reflex Lowers Heart Rate



Swimming Underwater



Submerging Like a Submarine



Surfacing with Control



Accessing the Nest Discreetly



Peering



Foot Waggling



Taking Off into the Wind



Rapid Shallow Wing Beats



Designed to Land on Water



Sleeping on Water



The Voice of the Wilderness



Communicating with Calls



The Wail



The Tremolo



The Yodel



The Hoot



Chick Calls



Mating Behavior



Loon Society



Nest Construction



Island Nesting



Water Activity and Nesting



Reusing and Relocating Nests



Eggs and Incubation



Out of the Nest, into the Water



Migration



Loon Allure



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