Australasian Darter

Australasian Darter

Anhinga novaehollandiae

Least Concern
翼開長
70.6 cm
体重
1612.1666666666667 g
Anhingidae
Suliformes

The Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae) is a bird species in the family Anhingidae (anhingas & darters), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 70.6 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

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
翼開長 70.6 cm 27.8 in
体重 1612.1666666666667 g 56.87 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

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

一腹卵数

2-6

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
Anhingidae (Anhingas & Darters)
Genus Anhinga
Anhinga novaehollandiae

Distribution

Australasian Darter has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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.

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