*** About Common Loon: The Common Loon, or Gavia immer, is renowned for its eerie calls and striking black-and-white summer plumage. Native to northern North American and parts of Greenland and Iceland, these aquatic birds are adept divers, often disappearing beneath water to catch fish. Loons are a symbol of wilderness and are often featured in folklore and music, representing deep spiritual connection with nature. Intriguingly, loons are among the few birds that can have red eyes, which help in underwater vision by improving contrast and clarity.

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