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This gallery includes four diving ducks in the family Anatidae and one loon in the family Gaviidae. The smew is listed as vulnerable in Norway; the bird photographed here is a female.
| Scientific name | English | Norwegian | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergellus albellus | Smew | Lappfiskand | Anatidae |
| Gavia arctica | Black-throated loon | Storlom | Gaviidae |
| Bucephala clangula | Common goldeneye | Kvinand | Anatidae |
| Mergus merganser | Common merganser | Laksand | Anatidae |
| Mergus serrator | Red-breasted merganser | Siland | Anatidae |
Smew
The smew is a small, compact diving duck that breeds around northern lakes and slow-flowing rivers.
Black-throated loon
The black-throated loon is built for diving and breeds on clear freshwater lakes.
Common goldeneye
The common goldeneye is a cavity-nesting diving duck with a fast, whistling wingbeat.
Common merganser
The common merganser is a large fish-eating duck with a long, narrow, serrated bill.
Red-breasted merganser
The red-breasted merganser is a slender diving duck found on both coastal and inland waters.