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Darter, African

Roberts No: 60

Large dark water bird. Distinguished from cormorants by pointed bill and much smaller head, long thin neck. Swims low in water, usually with only long neck and head showing, resembling a snake.

Family Name:
Anhinga melanogaster
Common Name:
Darter, African
Size:
80 cm
Status:
Resident
Food:
mainly fish but also frogs and aquatic arthropods.