About the Australasian Darter
The Australasian darter or Australian darter is a species of bird in the darter family, Anhingidae. It is found in Australia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. It weighs around 2.6 kg and spans 86–94 cm (34–37 in) in length.
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The Australasian darter is a slim bird measuring 86–94 cm (34–37 in) long with a snakelike slender neck. The male has black plumage with a white streak down the side of its head and neck, while the female has white underparts.
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Where the Australasian Darter lives
When to see the Australasian Darter
Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Oriental DarterAnhinga melanogasterThe Oriental darter is like all other anhingas, a cormorant-like species that has a very long neck.
African DarterAnhinga rufaThe African darter is 80 cm (31 in) long.
AnhingaAnhinga anhingaThe anhinga is a large bird, measuring approximately 89 cm (35 in) in length (with a range of 75–95 cm (30–37 in)), with a 1.14 m (3.7 ft) wingspan.
Side by side: Anhinga vs Australasian Darter · Australasian Darter vs Oriental Darter · African Darter vs Australasian Darter
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