Australasian Darter
Anhinga novaehollandiae
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="anhinga-novaehollandiae"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/anhinga-novaehollandiae/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/anhinga-novaehollandiae/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/anhinga-novaehollandiae/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="anhinga-novaehollandiae"></birdfyi-bird>
Least Concern
Wingspan
70.6 cm
Weight
1612.1666666666667 g
Family
Anhingidae
Order
Suliformes
About
86–94 cm. Black and dark brown with white wing spots; long snake-like neck; dagger bill. Ranges across Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands in freshwater lakes, rivers, and coastal wetlands. Dives to spear fish; must dry wings after diving. Partially migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 70.6 cm | 27.8 in |
| Weight | 1612.1666666666667 g | 56.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Anhingidae (Anhingas & Darters) |
| Genus | Anhinga |
| Species | Anhinga novaehollandiae |
Distribution
Australasian Darter has been recorded in 1 countries.
{# Distribution Map — simplified SVG world map with highlighted countries. Expects `country_codes` variable: list of ISO alpha-2 codes (e.g. ["US", "CA", "MX"]). Uses Alpine.js to toggle classes on country paths. #}
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Australasian Darter endangered?
The Australasian Darter has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australasian Darter nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
How big is the Australasian Darter?
The Australasian Darter has a wingspan of 70.6 cm, weight of 1612.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Australasian Darter belong to?
The Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Anhingidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Anhingidae family