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Red-throated Diver
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Gavia stellata
A long, low-bodied diving bird that swims like a submarine. In summer they have a beautiful red throat patch — but most Irish ones are seen in winter at sea, in plain grey-and-white.
Size
Large · 60 cm
Latin name
Gavia stellata
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Coastal waters (winter)
- Sea bays around Ireland in winter