Australasian Darter vs African Darter

Anhinga novaehollandiae comparado com Anhinga rufa

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Australasian Darter African Darter
Nome científico Anhinga novaehollandiae Anhinga rufa
Ordem Suliformes Suliformes
Família Anhingidae Anhingidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 70,6 cm (27.8 in) 68,9 cm (27.1 in)
Peso 1612,1666666666667 g (56.87 oz) 1417,5 g (50.00 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 2-6 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Australasian Darter only

Nenhum

African Darter only

Nenhum

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Australasian Darter

Least Concern

African Darter

About These Birds

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.

African Darter

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.

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