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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Suliformes Anhingidae

African Darter

Anhinga rufa

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
80 cm
Body Mass
1.48 kg
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 156

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 156).

DEF 140

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 140).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa & Palearctic: Southeastern Iraq & Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Anhinga rufa rufa

    Sub-Saharan Africa

  • Anhinga rufa vulsini

    Madagascar

  • Anhinga rufa chantrei

    se Iraq; formerly sc Turkey

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Anhinga rufa

Which family does it belong to?

Anhingas, Darters (Anhingidae)

Where is it found?

Africa & Palearctic: Southeastern Iraq & Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar

Sources & credits

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