Photo courtesy of IBRRC
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Meet the Darter, sometimes called the Snakebird because of their long neck and quick striking action when catching prey.
Scientific Name: Anhinga melanogaster
Quite a large water bird – body length approx. 85 – 90cm with a wing span of up to 1.2m.
The Darter hunts for its prey underwater using a spearing action. It floats very low [...]