nevsar Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Hi Folks, This was taken in Coastal MA. Pacific loons are extremely rare here, but this bird stood out to me because it looked smaller with a shorter (but thick) bill. At the same time, it seems to show a broken collar indicating a common loon. So I would like to get your thoughts. Here are two photos with another common loon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinmt Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I'd say common. the black/white neck.line looks too jagged for Pacific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevsar Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 Thanks sfinmt. I am also leaning the same way. That being said, the bill size and neck posture (especially in photos 1&2) is something i’ve never seen in a common loon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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