Anhinga vs Oriental Darter
Anhinga anhinga compared with Anhinga melanogaster
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Anhinga | Oriental Darter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anhinga anhinga | Anhinga melanogaster |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Anhingidae | Anhingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 67.9 cm (26.7 in) | 68.4 cm (26.9 in) |
| Weight | 1085.0 g (38.27 oz) | 1436.5 g (50.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Anhinga
Least Concern
Oriental Darter
About These Birds
Anhinga
75–95 cm. Black with silver-white streaking on wings; males develop chestnut neck with white stripe in breeding. Found throughout fresh and brackish water of the Americas. Swims with body submerged; spears fish with kinked neck. Spreads wings to dry; colonial rooster.
Oriental Darter
85–97 cm. Dark brown and black with white streaking; long neck and sharp bill. Resident across South and Southeast Asia to East Africa in freshwater and estuarine habitats. Near Threatened; declining due to wetland loss and hunting. Spears fish underwater; colonial breeder.