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Colloquial / Alternate names:Red-throated Loon Status in Europe:Common Where and When:uncommon winter visitor to sea coast northern europe - Breeds in Scandinavia Scotland and Iceland Habitat: Sea Notes: Sits on water and dives for food - Similar in shape to a cormorant. Medium-szied seabird - bill usually points slightly upwards - Winter plumage shown above - note the spottingon upperparts that is characteristic of this species - In summer plumage - grey head and neck and red throat diagnostic - food comprises of fish More Photos: Red-throated Diver
Red-throated Diver
©Richard Fray