Canadian wildlife · Drawing 13 of 41
Common Loon
Beside fresh water
The common loon swims on lakes and dives to catch fish. In summer, an adult has black-and-white feathers with bold spots and stripes.
Did you know?
A chick can rest on its parent’s back.
Look together
Where has the chick settled?
An idea to try
Create a pattern using large black and white squares.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
Scientific name: Gavia immer. Where it lives: Lakes across much of Canada in summer; coasts in winter. What it eats: Mostly fish and other aquatic animals. Its webbed feet propel it underwater. The nest is close to the water’s edge, allowing chicks to reach the lake soon after hatching.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Simplified drawing for colouring. Coat, feather or skin markings are left white so children can choose their colours. Proportions and details are not a scientific identification plate.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- Hinterland Who’s Who — LoonsCommon loon plumage, swimming, chicks riding backs, nesting and seasonal range.
Page prepared on September 30, 2026. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
This drawing is from the book Canadian Wildlife to Colour
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