Oriental Darter
Anhinga melanogaster
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anhinga-melanogaster"></birdfyi-bird>The Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) is a bird species in the family Anhingidae (schlangenhalsvögel), within the order Suliformes (tölpel und kormorane). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 68.4 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 68,4 cm | 26.9 in |
| Gewicht | 1436,5 g | 50.67 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
Gelegegröße
2-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Suliformes (Tölpel und Kormorane) |
| Familie | Anhingidae (Schlangenhalsvögel) |
| Genus | Anhinga |
| Arten | Anhinga melanogaster |
Distribution
Oriental Darter has been recorded in 2 countries.
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