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Common Loons Gavia immer on Alaska`s Reflections Lake Royalty Free Stock Photo

Common Loons Gavia immer on Alaska`s Reflections Lake

The Common Loon Gavia immer swims underwater to catch fish, propelling itself with its feet. It swallows most of its prey underwater. The loon has sharp, rearward-pointing projections on the roof of its mouth and tongue that help it keep a firm hold on slippery fish