..     RED-THROATED DIVER (gavia stellata)     ..

a.k.a. RED-THROATED LOON.

Photo taken at Ayr Harbour, Feb '05.

Size:-	Voice:-	Habitat:-	Status:-	Egg:-
Length: 53-69cm Wingspan: 1.06-1.16m Weight: 988g-1.5kg (w); 1.37-1.90kg (s)	Summer: various cackling and barking calls during breeding season. Winter: silent	Summer: small pools in moorland areas. Winter: coastal waters, occasionally inland fresh water.	Scarce Amber List	İRob Brown 74x45mm

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

Extra Info:-

Eggs:-	Lifespan:-	Population:-
No.:- Incubation:- Fledging:- 2 26-28 days 43 days Season: May-Jul	23 years	Breeding: 935-1,500 pairs Winter: 4,850

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