Oriental Darter vs Australasian Darter

Anhinga melanogaster в сравнении с Anhinga novaehollandiae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Oriental Darter Australasian Darter
Научное название Anhinga melanogaster Anhinga novaehollandiae
Отряд Suliformes Suliformes
Семейство Anhingidae Anhingidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 68,4 cm (26.9 in) 70,6 cm (27.8 in)
Масса 1436,5 g (50.67 oz) 1612,1666666666667 g (56.87 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2-6 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Oriental Darter only

Нет

Australasian Darter only

Нет

Охранный статус

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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