The Black-Throated Diver: Close Up HD Footage (Gavia arctica)

The Black-Throated Diver is a striking water bird found in the northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America. These elegant divers have a thick, straight bill and a long neck. In the summer, they have a black head and throat with white stripes on the neck. Their backs are chequered black and white. In winter, their plumage is mostly grey above and white below. These powerful birds dive impressively to catch fish, using their feet for propulsion underwater. They nest beside freshwater lakes and pools, laying two olive-brown eggs. The eerie wailing calls of these divers carry for miles across the remote northern wilderness.

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