Red-throated Diver
Gavia stellata
Loons (Gaviidae) · Gaviiformes (Gaviiformes)
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In quizzes, players most often confuse Red-throated Diver with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Black-throated Diver Gavia arctica | 61 |
| Great Northern Diver Gavia immer | 24 |
| Northern Gannet Morus bassanus | 6 |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | 5 |
| White-billed Diver Gavia adamsii | 5 |
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.