C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Suliformes Anhingidae

Oriental Darter

Anhinga melanogaster

CIOC 2560

Oriental Darter

Anhinga melanogaster

Suliformes · Anhingidae

Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster).

ATK155

DEF139

2495 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass: 1.48 kg
Wingspan: 121 cm
Diet: Aquatic prey
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 155

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 155).

DEF 139

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 139).

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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: Oriental & Australasia: Indus Valley (Central Pakistan) Southern to Sri Lanka and Eastern to Vietnam & Southern to Greater Sundas & Sulawesi and Philippines (now only Mindanao and Jolo & Sulu Arch. & Southern Philippines) Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Anhinga melanogaster

Which family does it belong to?

Anhingas, Darters (Anhingidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental & Australasia: Indus Valley (Central Pakistan) Southern to Sri Lanka and Eastern to Vietnam & Southern to Greater Sundas & Sulawesi and Philippines (now only Mindanao and Jolo & Sulu Arch. & Southern Philippines)