Oriental Darter vs Australasian Darter

Anhinga melanogaster comparado com Anhinga novaehollandiae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Oriental Darter Australasian Darter
Nome científico Anhinga melanogaster Anhinga novaehollandiae
Ordem Suliformes Suliformes
Família Anhingidae Anhingidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
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 -- --
Tamanho da postura 2-6 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Oriental Darter only

Nenhum

Australasian Darter only

Nenhum

Estado de conservação

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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