Gavia adamsii
Gavia adamsii
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="gavia-adamsii"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Gavia adamsii — the yellow-billed loon, the largest living loon species. Piscivorous diving bird of Arctic waters. Fossil specimens from Canada document Pleistocene distributions. Plunges to depths of 70+ m to catch fish. The fossil record helps reconstruct Gavia range shifts during glacial cycl.
Diet & Feeding
Gavia adamsii was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.
Discovery & Naming
| Lieu de découverte | Canada |
Quick Facts
| Alimentation | Carnivore |
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