australasian darter anhinga melanogaster australia |
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Australasian Darter (*Anhinga melanogaster*) stands on a tree branch in Australia, surrounded by tall reeds. The bird has a distinctive long neck and a pointed yellow bill. Its plumage is predominantly dark with a glossy black appearance, complemented by a warm chestnut-brown area on the neck. The bird's wings are partially open, displaying their elegant feathers. This bird species is known for swimming with only its neck above water, earning it the nickname "snakebird." |
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