African Darter

African Darter

Anhinga rufa

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
68,9 cm
Berat
1417,5 g
Famili
Anhingidae
Ordo
Suliformes

The African Darter (Anhinga rufa) is a bird species in the family Anhingidae (anhingas & darters), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). 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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Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 68,9 cm 27.1 in
Berat 1417,5 g 50.00 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 49 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-6

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
Famili Anhingidae (Anhingas & Darters)
Genus Anhinga
Spesies Anhinga rufa

Distribution

African Darter has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the African Darter endangered?
The African Darter has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Darter nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 49 days.
How big is the African Darter?
The African Darter has a wingspan of 68.9 cm, weight of 1417.5 g.
What order and family does the African Darter belong to?
The African Darter (Anhinga rufa) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Anhingidae.

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