Australasian Darter
Anhinga novaehollandiae
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Least Concern
Envergadura
70,6 cm
Peso
1612,1666666666667 g
Familia
Anhingidae
Orden
Suliformes
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Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 70,6 cm | 27.8 in |
| Peso | 1612,1666666666667 g | 56.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Suliformes (Piqueros y Cormoranes) |
| Familia | Anhingidae (Anhingas) |
| Genus | Anhinga |
| Especies | Anhinga novaehollandiae |
Distribution
Australasian Darter has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
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