Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata), Lake Havasu, Mohave County

This Red-throated Loon was discovered and photographed by David Vander Pluym on 31 Oct 2013

Red-throated Loon is considered a casual late fall and winter visitor to Arizona, although it has been reported in the state annually for the past few years.

Upturned bill and pale gray head lacking sharp contrast between head, neck and throat typical of first winter Red-throated Loon.

31 October 2013, photo by David Vander Pluym

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