White-bellied Diver

Gavia adamsii

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Brief #

Yellow bill, black head, white underparts and chequered black-and-white mantle.

Synonyms #

  • Colimbo de Adams (Spanish)
  • Mobella biquibranca (Galician)

Red List Status #

The White-bellied Diver is close to being at high risk of extinction in the near future.
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Description #

Breeding adults have a black head, white underparts and chequered black-and-white mantle. Non-breeding plumage is drabber with the chin and foreneck white. The main distinguishing feature from great northern diver is the longer straw-yellow bill which, because the culmen is straight, appears slightly uptilted.

Measurements #

Length: 76 - 97 cm
Wingspan: 1.35 - 1.6 m
Weight: 4 - 6.4 kg

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