Acknowledgements

 

    I would like to attribute most of my research to Loon Magic by Tom Klein. This print publication was so helpful in the understanding of every aspect of the lifestyle and classification of the loon. I would also like to thank everyone who allowed me to use their beautiful pictures, the webpage would not be complete with out them!


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