Divers
Order: Gaviiformes. Family: Gaviidae
Divers are aquatic birds the size of a large duck, to which they are unrelated. They swim well, and fly adequately but, because their legs are placed towards the rear of the body, are almost hopeless on land. They feed on fish and other aquatic animals. There are 5 species worldwide with 5 in Britain.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Red-throated Diver | Gavia stellata | A resident breeder and winter visitor |
| Black-throated Diver | Gavia arctica | A resident breeder and winter visitor |
| Pacific Diver | Gavia pacifica | A rare vagrant |
| Great Northern Diver | Gavia immer | A winter visitor, has bred |
| Yellow-billed Diver | Gavia adamsii | A rare vagrant |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Great Britain
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