Oriental Darter

Anhinga melanogaster

Least Concern

The Oriental Darter is a fish-eating waterbird of the Americas from warm temperate wetlands to tropical lowlands. It dives from the surface to chase fish and aquatic prey, then often rests upright on rocks, posts, banks, or trees with wings held out to dry. Colonies usually form near productive coasts, lakes, rivers, or wetlands.

Family

Anhingidae

Group

Cormorants and Anhingas

Range

Oriental Darter Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Americas from warm temperate wetlands to tropical lowlands

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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