The common loon is best known for its call and is one of the most recognizable wilderness sounds. The loon is a large bird, about 28 to 36 inches, and has a thick, pointed, black bill. In breeding plumage the loon's head and neck are black with...
The common tern is slightly larger and longer-legged than the Arctic Tern and has shorter wings. It has a red bill that is tipped with black. For more information about this species visit http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/i0700id.html. ...