Gavia pacifica Lawrence 1858 (Pacific loon)
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Aves - Gaviiformes - Gaviidae
Alternative combination: Colymbus pacificus
Belongs to Gavia according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also del Hoyo et al. 2014
Sister taxa: Gavia adamsii, Gavia arctica, Gavia brodkorbi, Gavia concinna, Gavia egeriana, Gavia fortis, Gavia howardae, Gavia immer, Gavia moldavica, Gavia paradoxa, Gavia pusilla, Gavia schultzi, Gavia stellata
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (6: California, Florida collections)
Total: 6 collections each including a single occurrence
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