*** About Common Loon: The Common Loon (Gavia immer) is a notable aquatic bird found primarily in North America. Renowned for its striking black-and-white plumage and haunting, echoing calls, it is a symbol of wilderness and aquatic health. Loons are excellent divers, often plunging to considerable depths to catch fish with their pointed beaks. Breeding primarily on quiet, isolated freshwater lakes, the loon has a strong territorial instinct during nesting seasons. Their nests are usually built close to the water's edge, making the survival of their chicks susceptible to water-level changes and predation. Conservation efforts are vital to ensure the loon's habitat remains protected from pollution and human interference.

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