Anhinga

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
67,9 cm
Ağırlık
1085,0 g
Familya
Anhingidae
Takım
Suliformes

The Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) is a bird species in the family Anhingidae (anhingas & darters), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 67.9 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Hakkında

75–95 cm. Black with silver-white streaking on wings; males develop chestnut neck with white stripe in breeding. Found throughout fresh and brackish water of the Americas. Swims with body submerged; spears fish with kinked neck. Spreads wings to dry; colonial rooster.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 67,9 cm 26.7 in
Ağırlık 1085,0 g 38.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 42 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2-5

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
Familya Anhingidae (Anhingas & Darters)
Genus Anhinga
Türler Anhinga anhinga

Distribution

Anhinga has been recorded in 5 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the Anhinga endangered?
The Anhinga has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Anhinga nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 42 days.
How big is the Anhinga?
The Anhinga has a wingspan of 67.9 cm, weight of 1085.0 g.
What order and family does the Anhinga belong to?
The Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Anhingidae.

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