Prakruti Parichay
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Red-throated Diver

Gavia stellata

53–69 cmVery Large
Beak
—
Feet
—
Crest
No crest

Pakistan and Nepal. Upturned-looking bill and rounded head. in non-breeding plumage, is paler grey and whiter than similar Black-throated Diver. Grey of crown and hind-neck is paler and less extensive compared with Black-throated and does not contrast so stronglywi thwhite of ear-coverts and fore-neck. Red throat and uniform grey-brown upperparts in breeding plumage. Coastal waters. large lakes and rivers.

Colour

GreyBlackRedBrown
Average size
61 cm
Habitat
Coastal waters. large lakes and rivers.
Behaviour
Pakistan and Nepal.

About this bird

Pakistan and Nepal. Upturned-looking bill and rounded head. in non-breeding plumage, is paler grey and whiter than similar Black-throated Diver. Grey of crown and hind-neck is paler and less extensive compared with Black-throated and does not contrast so stronglywi thwhite of ear-coverts and fore-neck. Red throat and uniform grey-brown upperparts in breeding plumage. Coastal waters. large lakes and rivers.

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Red-throated Diver is bigger than Indian Spot-billed Duck but smaller than Black-crowned Night Heron.

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Red-throated Diver

Gavia stellata

53–69 cm