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 (anhingas & darters), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). 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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के बारे में
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 |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 68.4 cm | 26.9 in |
| वजन | 1436.5 g | 50.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
अंडों की संख्या
2-6
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| कुल | Anhingidae (Anhingas & Darters) |
| Genus | Anhinga |
| प्रजातियां | Anhinga melanogaster |
Distribution
Oriental Darter has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Anhingidae family