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Mrs Darter : I look to the west . . .

This image is included in 2 galleries 1) "good2" curated by alekos athanasiadis and 2) "Zoizos" by erwan 2949.

 

The Australasian darter or Australian darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae) 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.

 

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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Uploaded on November 27, 2015
Taken on December 2, 2009