Why Canada’s common loon is in danger

The haunting loon call, which many Canadians associate with nightfall in the summer, may become less common as new research suggests ‘substantial’ population decline in North America. Canada is home to 94 per cent of the global common loon population, and this new study suggests a 40 per cent average drop in loon chick productivity in 10 of 12 study areas — including in B.C. and Ontario — over the past three or so decades. #LoonCall #Loon #CanadianWildlife #ClimateChange #CBCNews »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: Follow CBC News on TikTok: Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: (Source: CBC News | Region: Ottawa, Canada)