Anhinga novaehollandiae
Australasian Darter at Bega, NSW
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| Anhinga novaehollandiae | MatthewHiggins | 9 Oct 2020 |
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Large number of darters here in this breeding area. First pic shows a male's striking plumage, second shows male at either old nest or new one under construction, third shows female and male.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.861442-36.686242
- Places Bega, NSW
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 9 Oct 2020 10:02 AM Recorded on
- MatthewHiggins Recorded by
- Yes Nesting site
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- MatthewHiggins South Coast NatureMapr Anhinga novaehollandiae Colonial nesters (Herons, Cormorants, etc) Water birds Birds
Species information
- Anhinga novaehollandiae Scientific name
- Australasian Darter Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 704.2m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Anhinga melanogaster
Seasonal activity
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