Collection: Common Loon

The common loon ( Gavia immer ), also known as the collared loon, is an iconic aquatic bird of Quebec lakes. Its melancholic song, echoing through the forests, embodies the calm and solitude of boreal nature. With spectacular black and white plumage and red eyes, it is also an excellent diver. It feeds mainly on fish, which it catches by freediving. It nests on the calm, undisturbed shores of lakes, generally on small islets. Very faithful to its breeding sites, it is vulnerable to human disturbance, pollution, and the lead contained in some fishing bait.