Divers
Order: Gaviiformes. Family: Gaviidae
Divers, also known as loons, are a group of aquatic birds found in many parts of North America and northern Europe. They are the size of a large duck or small goose, which they somewhat resembles in shape when swimming, but they completely unrelated to these waterfowl. There are about 5 species worldwide and 4 species which occur in Ireland.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Red-throated Diver | Gavia stellata | |
| Black-throated Diver | Gavia arctica | (A) |
| Great Northern Diver | Gavia immer | |
| White-billed Diver | Gavia adamsii | (A) |
| Pacific Diver | Gavia pacifica | (A) |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Ireland
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