Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Black-throated Diver

Scientific Name: 
Gavia arctica
Length: 
66cm
Wingspan (mm): 
120cm
Weight: 
3.4/2.3k

Did You Know?

This species is specially protected by Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This legislation protects Black-throated Diver from nest destruction, killing or injuring but also disturbance while breeding.