PACIFIC LOON. 
10. Gavia pacifica. 30 to 32 inches. 
This species differs from the Loon in having the crown gray, 
and white streaks down the back of the neck, and in the 
color reflections of the black on the head. It is a trifle smaller 
also. 
Nest.—Similar to the former, the eggs being more of a green¬ 
ish brown, with the black spots mostly on the larger end 
(3.10 x 2). 
Range. —Western N. A., breeding in Alaska and British Col¬ 
umbia; winters along the Pacific coast to Mexico. 
RED-THROATED LOON. 
11. Gavia stellata. 25 inches. 
The smallest of the Loon family. The back and head are 
gray, there is a large patch of chestnut on the fore-neck; under 
parts white. Owing to the straight top to the upper mandible 
the bill has a slightly up-turned appearance. 
Nest.—Similar to the other Loons, placed within a few 
feet of the water. The eggs are an olive brown with more 
markings usually than the others, and mostly on the larger 
end (2.90 x 1.75). 
Range. —Along the western coast of North America. 
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