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waters. ranging from to centimetres ( to in) in length, the red-throated loon is the smallest and lightest of the world's loons. in winter, it is a nondescript bird, greyish above fading to white below. during the breeding season, it acquires the distinctive reddish throat patch which is the basis for
its common name. fish form the bulk of its diet, though amphibians, invertebrates , and plant material are sometimes eaten as well. a monogamous species, red-throated loons form long-term pair bonds . both members of the pair help to build the nest, incubate the eggs (generally two per clutch ), and...
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