..     BLACK-THROATED DIVER (gavia arctica)     ..

a.k.a. ARCTIC LOON.

Photo taken at Newton, Apr '05.

Size:-	Voice:-	Habitat:-	Status:-	Egg:-
Length: 58-73cm Wingspan: 1.1-1.3m Weight: 2.0-3.4kg (s); 1.3-2.6kg (w)	Summer: rhythmic, eerie, wailing song: gruff, quacking calls in flight. Winter: silent.	Summer: islands in large lakes and lochs. Winter: coastal waters, occasionally inland fresh water.	Widespread Rarely numerous Amber List	?x?mm

N.B. EGG COLLECTING IS MURDER. IT IS IMMORAL AND IT IS AGAINST THE LAW.

Extra Info:-

Eggs:-	Lifespan:-	Population:-
No.:- Incubation:- Fledging:- 2 28-30 days 60-65 days	27 years	Breeding: 155-190 pairs Winter: 700

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