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Black-throated diver
Scientific name: Gavia arctica
The streamlined black-throated diver is a superb swimmer and diver, but not so graceful on land! During the summer, the distinctive black patch on its throat appears, heralding the breeding season.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 66cmWingspan: 1.2m
Weight: 2.3-3.4kg
Average lifespan: 12 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.