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Australasian Darter (15/19)
PHALACROCORACIFORMES: Anhingidae
Anhinga novaehollandiae
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© Vik Dunis 2014
Wallaville, QLD (Sep, 2014)
Darters' feathers are not oiled and become saturated in water enabling them to swim low and dive more easily. The trade-off is that they need to dry off frequently and are often seen with wings spread, doing just that.
Australasian Darter
Australasian Darter feeding
Australasian Darter
Adult feeding chick
Darter adult (left) and chick
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Australasian Darter nest
Australasian Darter
Australasian Darter
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Australasian Darter
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