A Loon on the lake in Northern Wisconsin

Loons, are also known as divers and are migratory.
Loons have an elongated body and sharp, pointed bill.
They are strong swimmers and propel themselves when diving by using their webbed feet.
The legs are attached far back on the body, a characteristic that permits ease of movement when swimming but causes great difficulty when the loon walks on land.
Loons are unique among living birds because their legs are encased within the body all the way to the ankle.
They are good fliers but become airborne only after an extensive run along the top of the water.
Nests are placed on land near the water's edge.
Usually two eggs are laid, and both sexes, which are similar in color, incubate the eggs and care for the young.

It has a call that sounds like yodeling.

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The loon is a beautiful water bird.

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