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in Ranthambore NP, Rajasthan, India in December 2023
Oriental Darter
Anhinga melanogaster
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Anhinga roux
Orient-Schlangenhalsvogel
Anhinga Asiatica
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An Oriental darter (anhinga melanogaster) calling out from its solitary roost. I usually saw these birds in little groups but this one was alone. Photographed in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography & Fishing Travels" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
An Oriental darter (anhinga melanogaster) taking flight from the top of a tree in Kalametiya, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography & Fishing Travels" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
Sighted this beautiful bird sunbathing in the sun early this morning. This is a target bird of mine for flight photography, and is not difficult to sight around here. It is hard to get it in flight though since it requires a clear line of sight and the bird has to fly nearby.
The neck and face are quite thin and AF didn't catch them, so had to focus on the body and reduce the F-Value. It was there for about 15 mins preening itself, drying the wings and finally flew away to the far side of the lake. The bird is known for diving into the water, swimming under and catching fish.
Thanks in advance for the views and feedback if any.
This is a very streamlined bird with a very narrow neck and head. Due to this the bird is tough to shoot. I sighted the bird getting into the water, catching this small fish and heading back I suppose to its nest.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
A tiny fish looking at death in the form of an Oriental darter (Indian darter) at Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur, India
Wasgamuwa National Park, Sri Lanka, February, 2020.
Also, known as the Indian Darter.
On the near threatened list.
Sighted this beautiful bird sunbathing in the sun early this morning. This is a target bird of mine for flight photography, and is not difficult to sight around here. It is hard to get it in flight though since it requires a clear line of sight and the bird has to fly nearby.
The neck and face are quite thin and AF didn't catch them, so had to focus on the body and reduce the F-Value. It was there for about 15 mins preening itself, drying the wings and finally flew away to the far side of the lake. The bird is known for diving into the water, swimming under and catching fish.
Thanks in advance for the views and feedback if any.
This water bird of tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia is characterized by its long and slender neck, which is reminiscent of a snake, hence its colloquial name "snakebird." The bird's plumage is predominantly black with silvery streaks on the wing coverts and tertials. The feathers of the scapulars and tail have wavy or corrugated webbing. Like the cormorant, it hunts for fish while its body is submerged in water. It spears a fish underwater, bringing it above the surface, tossing and juggling it before swallowing the fish head first.
The Oriental Darter is a member of the darter family, Anhingidae, and is closely related to the American, African and Australasian Darters. These were for sometime treated as subspecies of Anhinga Melanogaster. The Oriental Darter differs in appearance from American darters most recognisably by its white lateral neck stripe.
This image was taken in Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur a RAMSAR and world heritage site. If you love birds and planning a trip to India add it to your list, you won't be disappointed.
Also known as the Snake bird due to its long elongated neck popping out under the water and mistaken for a snake. Sighted this beautiful bird sunbathing in the sun in the morning last weekend. This is a target bird of mine for flight photography, and is not difficult to sight around here. It is hard to get it in flight though since it requires a clear line of sight which is challenging.
The neck and face are quite thin and AF doesn't catch them. It was there for about 15 mins preening itself, drying the wings and flew to the far side of the lake. The bird is known for diving into the water, swimming under and catching fish. They are common in South Asia and much of South East Asia and found in freshwater lakes around the country. This is the beginning of their breeding season.
Thanks in advance for the views, faves and feedback - very much appreciated.
Sighted this beautiful bird sunbathing in the sun in lake surrounded by a small forest. The lake had several islands some too far for the camera. But this being a large bird, I managed to get a decent shot.
This is a target bird of mine for flight photography, and it is pretty common here in water bodies. But It is hard to get it in flight as the neck and face are quite thin and AF doesn't catch them, so have to focus on the body which often doesn't produce good results.
It was there for about 15 mins preening itself, drying the wings and finally flew away to the far side of the lake. The bird is known for diving into the water, swimming under and catching fish. It is also known as Snake bird as sometimes, the long neck is often mistaken for a snake while it is underwater.
Thanks in advance for the views and feedback - very much appreciated.
Sighted this beautiful bird sunbathing in the sun in lake surrounded by a small forest. The lake had several islands some too far for the camera. But this being a large bird, I managed to get a decent shot.
This is a target bird of mine for flight photography, and it is pretty common here in water bodies. But It is hard to get it in flight as the neck and face are quite thin and AF doesn't catch them, so have to focus on the body which often doesn't produce good results.
It was there for about 15 mins preening itself, drying the wings and finally flew away to the far side of the lake. The bird is known for diving into the water, swimming under and catching fish. It is also known as Snake bird as sometimes, the long neck is often mistaken for a snake while it is underwater.
Thanks in advance for the views and feedback - very much appreciated.
Also known as the Snake bird due to its long elongated neck popping out under the water and mistaken for a snake. Sighted this beautiful bird sunbathing in the sun in the morning last weekend. This is a target bird of mine for flight photography, and is not difficult to sight around here. It is hard to get it in flight though since it requires a clear line of sight which is challenging.
The neck and face are quite thin and AF doesn't catch them. It was there for about 15 mins preening itself, drying the wings and flew to the far side of the lake. The bird is known for diving into the water, swimming under and catching fish. They are common in South Asia and much of South East Asia. They are found in freshwater lakes around the country. This is the beginning of their breeding season.
Thanks in advance for the views, faves and feedback - very much appreciated.
Clicked at the Karanji Lake, Mysore, Karnataka. This is a water bird of tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia that has a long and slender neck with a straight, pointed bill. Like the cormorant, it hunts for fish while its body is submerged in water. Colloquially called Snakebird as its body remains submerged as it swims, with its slender neck alone visible above the water. Often found perched on a rock or branch with its wings held open to dry. The Oriental Darter is a member of the Darter family, Anhingidae, and is closely related to American, African, and Australasian Darters.
Like the Cormorants these birds share the habit of spreading out their wings to dry when perched on a waterside rock or tree after taking a dip in the water looking for fish. They usually forage singly, with the entire body submerged, swimming slowly forward using their webbed feet while the head and neck is moved jerkily above the water. They dart their necks to impale fish and then bring them out of water, toss them into the air before swallowing them head first.
Sighted this beautiful bird sunbathing in the sun in lake surrounded by a small forest. The lake had several islands some too far for the camera. But this being a large bird, I managed to get a decent shot.
This is a target bird of mine for flight photography, and it is pretty common here in water bodies. But It is hard to get it in flight as the neck and face are quite thin and AF doesn't catch them, so have to focus on the body which often doesn't produce good results.
It was there for about 15 mins preening itself, drying the wings and finally flew away to the far side of the lake. The bird is known for diving into the water, swimming under and catching fish. It is also known as Snake bird as sometimes, the long neck is often mistaken for a snake while it is underwater.
Thanks in advance for the views and feedback - very much appreciated.
Taken at Kumana NP, Sri Lanka.
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Notice the submerged body, not a shadow.
The Oriental darter or Indian darter (Anhinga melanogaster) is a water bird of tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia. It has a long and slender neck with a straight, pointed bill and, like the cormorant, it hunts for fish while its body is submerged in water. It spears a fish underwater, bringing it above the surface, tossing and juggling it before swallowing the fish head first. The body remains submerged as it swims, and the slender neck alone is visible above the water, which accounts for the colloquial name of snakebird. Like the cormorants, it has wettable feathers and it is often found perched on a rock or branch with its wings held open to dry.
(Wikipedia)
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This is a cormorant-like species that has a very long neck. The bird hunts for fish while submerged in water. It spears a fish and brings it above the surface, tossing and juggling it before swallowing it head first. The body remains submerged as it swims, and the slender neck alone is visible above the water, which accounts for the colloquial name of snakebird.
Photographed 28 February 2017, Bueng Boraphet Non-Hunting Area, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand
An oriental darter (anhinga melanogaster) taking advantage of some floating debris to drift across Tonle Sap Lake, near Siem Reap, Cambodia. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography & Fishing Travels" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
This Oriental darter (anhinga melanogaster) had just emerged from a fishing trip and was drying off in the warm sunshine when I saw it. Photographed in Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
The Oriental darter, casually drying its feathers right by the sparkling waters of Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary.
Check out its sturdy neck, pointy beak, keen eyes, and those sleek black feathers that shimmer with silver streaks.
A typical wing-drying pose from an oriental darter on Tonle Sap Lake, near Siem Reap, Cambodia. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography & Fishing Travels" - www.colin-pacitti.com.
Photographed 28 February 2017, Bueng Boraphet Non-Hunting Area, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand
An Oriental darter (anhinga melanogaster), neck extended, showing why its colloquial name is "snakebird". This one was perched at the top of a small tree, close to a lake, in Bundala National Park, Sri Lanka. More at "Colin Pacitti Wildlife Photography" - www.colin-pacitti.com.