Australian darter

Description

The Australasian darter or Australian darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae) is a species of bird in the darter family,Anhingidae.It is found in Australia,Indonesia,and Papua New Guinea.It weighs around 2.6 kg and spans 86–94 cm (34–37 in) in length.The Australasian darter is a slim bird measuring 86–94 cm (34–37 in) long with a snakelike slender neck.The male has black plumage with a white streak down the side of its head and neck,while the female has white underparts.