Anhinga

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Least Concern
翼展
67.9 cm
体重
1085.0 g
Anhingidae
Suliformes

关于

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
翼展 67.9 cm 26.7 in
体重 1085.0 g 38.27 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

2-5

分类学

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

Distribution

Anhinga has been recorded in 5 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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