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Red-Throated Diver

Gavia stellata

Near Threatened

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Red-Throated Diver (Gavia stellata) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Gaviiformes (Gaviiformes)

Species

Gavia stellata (Red-Throated Diver)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アビ

Chinese 紅喉潛鳥

Spanish Colimbo menor

French plongeon catmarin

German Sterntaucher

Portuguese mobelha-pequena

Russian Краснозобая гагара

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-Throated Diver?

The scientific name of Red-Throated Diver is Gavia stellata. It belongs to the genus Gavia.

What is the conservation status of Red-Throated Diver?

Red-Throated Diver (Gavia stellata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red-Throated Diver live?

Red-Throated Diver is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States.

What family does Red-Throated Diver belong to?

Red-Throated Diver (Gavia stellata) belongs to the genus Gavia, which is part of the taxonomic family Gaviidae.

What kingdom does Red-Throated Diver belong to?

Red-Throated Diver (Gavia stellata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Red-Throated Diver?

The closest relatives of Red-Throated Diver in the genus Gavia include Arctic/Pacific Loon, Pacific Loon, Yellow-billed Loon, Common Loon.