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Darter (Male)

Distinctive Australian fishing bird, drying its wings on the river bank.

The plumage is sparse and easily becomes wet, so they must dry their wings conspicuously.

Other names: Diver, Needle-beak Shag, Snake-bird

 

Anhinga melanogaster

 

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Uploaded on June 14, 2008
Taken on May 25, 2008