Loons and Grebes

Loons and Grebes

Families: Podicipedidae, Gaviidae

Loons are medium to large birds with dagger like bills that they use to capture fish underwater. In North America there are 5 spices in one genus.

Grebes are diving birds that have lobed feet, long necks, and sharp bills that they use to capture prey.  In North America there are 7 species in 4 genera.