Red-throated Diver

Oct 7, 2022 SVALBARD
Red-throated divers are beautiful, elegant birds, and the sight of a Red-throated diver next to a romantic little lake in the tundra is a great experience. You might hear its cat-like call, before you see it.

The red-throated loon breeds primarily in the Arctic regions of northern Eurasia and North America. Because its feet are located so far back on its body, the red-throated loon is quite clumsy walking on land, but it can use its feet to shove itself forward on its breast. Like all members of its family, the red-throated loon is primarily a fish-eater.

Although the red-throated loon is not a globally threatened species, as it has a large population and a significant range, there are populations which appear to be declining.