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Colloquial / Alternate names:Great Northern Loon or Common Loon Status in Europe:Common Where and When:uncommon winter visitor to sea coast and estuaries in northern Europe - Breeds in Iceland Habitat: Sea Notes: Sits on water and dives for food - Similar in shape to a cormorant - Big diver with a powerful bill and a large head - Winter plumage shown above In summer plumage - characteristic with black bill head and neck and a broad band of white stripes on neck-side and back - Food comprises fish molluscs and crustaceans More Photos: Great Northern Diver
Great Northern Diver
©Richard Fray 