Australasian Darter vs African Darter
Anhinga novaehollandiae compared with Anhinga rufa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australasian Darter | African Darter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anhinga novaehollandiae | Anhinga rufa |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Anhingidae | Anhingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) | 68.9 cm (27.1 in) |
| Weight | 1612.1666666666667 g (56.87 oz) | 1417.5 g (50.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Australasian Darter
Least Concern
African Darter
About These Birds
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.
African Darter
80–97 cm. Glossy black; chestnut neck with white lower neck stripe; white wing spots. Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq in freshwater lakes, rivers, and swamps. Spears fish by ambush; holds wings open to dry. Breeds in mixed heronries near water.