Anhinga vs Australasian Darter
Anhinga anhinga compared with Anhinga novaehollandiae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Anhinga | Australasian Darter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anhinga anhinga | Anhinga novaehollandiae |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Anhingidae | Anhingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 67.9 cm (26.7 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 1085.0 g (38.27 oz) | 1612.1666666666667 g (56.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Anhinga
Least Concern
Australasian 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.
Australasian Darter
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.