African Darter
Anhinga rufa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anhinga-rufa"></birdfyi-bird>The African Darter (Anhinga rufa) is a bird species in the family Anhingidae (anhingas), within the order Suliformes (piqueros y cormoranes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 68.9 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 68,9 cm | 27.1 in |
| Peso | 1417,5 g | 50.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 49 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 rufa |
Distribution
African Darter has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anhingidae family