Behaviour
This species, like all divers, is a specialist fish-eater, catching its prey underwater. It flies with neck outstretched. It feeds on fish, insects, crustaceans and amphibians.
The calls include a yodelling high-pitched wail and harsh growls, similar but lower pitched than Pacific Loon.
See Gaviidae for more details on general behaviour
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