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Black-throated Diver

Gavia arctica

58–73 cmVery Large
Beak
—
Feet
—
Crest
No crest

Ind ia. Straight bill and square-shaped head help distinguish it from Red-throated in all plumages. Blackish upperparts and white underparts in non-breeding plumage (more grey and white in Red-throated) and typically shows white flank-patch (more striking than in Rad-throated). Unmistakable in breeding plumage, with black throat and black-and-white chequered upperparts. Flooded land. lakes and coastal waters.

Colour

WhiteBlackRedGrey
Average size
65.5 cm
Habitat
lakes and coastal waters.

About this bird

Ind ia. Straight bill and square-shaped head help distinguish it from Red-throated in all plumages. Blackish upperparts and white underparts in non-breeding plumage (more grey and white in Red-throated) and typically shows white flank-patch (more striking than in Rad-throated). Unmistakable in breeding plumage, with black throat and black-and-white chequered upperparts. Flooded land. lakes and coastal waters.

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Black-throated Diver is bigger than Crested Serpent Eagle but smaller than Bengal Florican.

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Black-throated Diver

Gavia arctica

58–73 cm