Learn what every symbol on the card means.Full credits and sources at beakbrain.com/symbols
WetlandPlatform nestLarge · 1.5 kg
ID tip
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.
Text from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
When to see the Australasian Darter
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is October, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Australasian Darter
The map shades 4 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
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.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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
Learn the Australasian Darter in the BeakBrain App
Photo and call practice. Coming soon to iPhone and Android.
Play today's Daily BirdEvery photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.