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Colloquial / Alternate names:Black-throated Loon or Arctic Loon Status in Europe:Common Where and When:uncommon winter visitor to sea coast and inland lakes northern europe - Breeds in Scandinavia and Scotland Habitat: Sea Notes: Medium sized bird - Sits on water and dives for food - Similar in shape to a cormorant - In the breeding season shows striking black and white pattern on breast and flanks crown and nape grey bill and neck black - Winter plumage shown above - Note the white flank patch that is diagnostic of this species - The main breeding habitat is freshwater lakes with small islands - Fish are the predominant food - The species is migratory More Photos: Black-throated Diver
Black-throated Diver
©Nigel Blake