StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height88 cm
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"Unlike most waterbirds, Darters lack waterproof feathers and must dry their wings after swimming."
Field Guide
Australasian Darter
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A distinctive waterbird often called the “snake bird” due to its unique swimming style. With an elongated neck and sharp, dagger-like bill, the Australasian Darter is easily recognizable as it glides through waterways.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Australasian Darter has been recorded.
- Barker Inlet Wetlands🔥 ActiveSouth Australia · 2 species · seen 14 days ago
- G.O. Edwards Park🔥 ActiveWestern Australia · 1 species · seen 5 days ago
- Renner Springs🔥 ActiveNorthern Territory · 1 species · seen 17 days ago
- Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens🔥 ActiveVictoria · 45 species · 102 sightings · seen 18 days ago
- Ashfield FlatsWestern Australia
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