Australasian Darter

Australasian Darter

Anhinga novaehollandiae

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
70,6 cm
Ağırlık
1612,1666666666667 g
Familya
Anhingidae
Takım
Suliformes

Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 70,6 cm 27.8 in
Ağırlık 1612,1666666666667 g 56.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

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

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2-6

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Australasian Darter has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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