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Gaviiformes - Loons

There is one family in this order with five species of loon. Loons are duck-sized birds with long necks; webbed feet; and sharp, pointed bills. Loons have gray, black, and white feathers.

 

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Gaviiformes