BIRDS SWIM UNDERWATER

8 BIRDS THAT CAN SWIM UNDERWATER

Published By M Divya | 20 Apr, 2025

Some birds can swim underwater; they are great divers and use their wings or feet to propel themselves.

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Here are 8 amazing birds that can swim underwater:

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Penguins

Penguins are flightless birds that are expert swimmers, using their flipper-like wings to "fly" through water.

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Cormorants

Cormorants dive deep to catch fish, using their powerful webbed feet.

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Puffins

Puffins use their wings to swim underwater in search of fish.

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Grebes

Grebes are excellent underwater hunters with lobed feet for propulsion.

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Loons

Loons are streamlined divers known for their eerie calls and efficient swimming.

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Auks

Auks are related to puffins, they flap their wings underwater to chase prey.

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Murres

Murres are seabirds that can dive over 100 meters to catch fish.

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Dippers

Dippers are small songbirds that can swim underwater using their wings, often in fast-moving streams.

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