Australasian Darter

Australasian Darter

Anhinga novaehollandiae

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
70,6 cm
Khối Lượng
1612,1666666666667 g
Họ
Anhingidae
Bộ
Suliformes

The Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae) is a bird species in the family Anhingidae (anhingas & darters), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 70.6 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 70,6 cm 27.8 in
Khối Lượng 1612,1666666666667 g 56.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

2-6

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
Họ Anhingidae (Anhingas & Darters)
Genus Anhinga
Loài Anhinga novaehollandiae

Distribution

Australasian Darter has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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