The 2025 American Birding Association Bird of the Year has been revealed as one that is Minnesota's own.

Many people consider the loon a symbol of wilderness; its rich yodeling and moaning calls, heard by day or night, are characteristic sounds of early summer in the north woods. In winter, silent and ...

The national honor bestowed upon the official state bird of Minnesota earlier this month confirms what Minnesotans already ...

That is the sound of two Common Loons communicating over "the expanse of a glassy lake," the American Birding Association (ABA) says in its announcement that the Common Loon is their 2025 Bird of ...

Did you know that the loon is the official bird of the province of Ontario? Considered a symbol of wilderness and solitude, the common loon is known for its haunting voice. It communicates with four ...

Loons are large birds, weighing up to eight pounds and measuring nearly ... Known for its plaintive, haunting cry, the loon is spiritually significant in many native cultures, and it embodies the ...