Oriental Darter vs Australasian Darter

Anhinga melanogaster comparado con Anhinga novaehollandiae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Oriental Darter Australasian Darter
Nombre científico Anhinga melanogaster Anhinga novaehollandiae
Orden Suliformes Suliformes
Familia Anhingidae Anhingidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 68,4 cm (26.9 in) 70,6 cm (27.8 in)
Peso 1436,5 g (50.67 oz) 1612,1666666666667 g (56.87 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta 2-6 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Oriental Darter only

Ninguno

Australasian Darter only

Ninguno

Estado de conservación

Least Concern

Oriental Darter

Least Concern

Australasian Darter

About These Birds

Oriental Darter

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.

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.

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