Great Northern Diver
Gavia immer
Loons (Gaviidae) · Gaviiformes (Gaviiformes)
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In quizzes, players most often confuse Great Northern Diver with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Black-throated Diver Gavia arctica | 130 |
| Red-throated Diver Gavia stellata | 24 |
| White-billed Diver Gavia adamsii | 22 |
| Pacific Diver Gavia pacifica | 17 |
| Leach's Storm-Petrel Hydrobates leucorhous | 4 |
Family
Loons (North American English) or divers (British / Irish English) are a group of aquatic birds found in much of North America and northern Eurasia. All living species of loons are members of the genus Gavia, family Gaviidae, and order Gaviiformes.
Order
Gaviiformes () is an order of aquatic birds containing the loons or divers and their closest extinct relatives. Modern gaviiformes are found in many parts of North America and northern Eurasia (Europe, Asia and debatably Africa), though prehistoric species were more widespread.