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Australasian Darter
Australasian Darter
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Date Uploaded: Apr 15, 2013

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 Australasian Darter

Anhinga novaehollandiae
Anhingidae


Because of its long and slender neck, the Australasian Darter is sometimes called the snakebird. Usually inhabiting freshwater wetlands, darters swim with their bodies submerged beneath the water’s surface, with only the sinuous neck protruding above the water, enhancing its serpentine qualities. Darters forage by diving to depths of about 60 centimetres, and impaling fish with its sharp, spear-like beak. Small fish are swallowed underwater, but larger ones are brought to the surface, where they are flicked off the bill (sometimes into the air) and then swallowed head-first.

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 04/16/2013 03:11:12 PM
Wow! What a prehistoric looking bird. It does look like our Anhinga. Great silhouette in flight.
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 04/15/2013 08:29:46 PM
Kinda reminds me of a cormorant - must be really cool to see these guys in action - very interesting shot!
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 04/15/2013 08:15:01 PM
Similar to our Anhinga. ( Anhinga Anhinga) Nice action shot.
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 04/15/2013 05:07:50 PM
Lovely wings
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 04/15/2013 03:50:38 PM
"snakebird" is indeed e well fitting name. Nice to see this bird in flight!
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