Birds of Australia
Common Name: Australasian Darter
Scientific Name: Anhinga novaehollandiae
Australasian Darters don't have waterproof feathers, this allows them to dive deeper but they have to dry their feathers periodically. Male Australasian Diver Budgewoi Aug 2013
Female Australasian Darter, Chittaway Point Aug 2013.
Male Australasian Darter Long Jetty Sept 2013.
Male Australasian Darter close-up, Long Jetty Sept 2013.
Female Australasian Darter Budgewoi, NSW Aug 2014
Male Australasian Darter The Entrance, NSW Aug 2014
Female Australasian Darter Budgewoi, NSW Aug 2014
Male Australasian Darter in an odd pose, the bulk of his neck is coiled up out of frame.
The Entrance, NSW Aug 2014
Juvenile male Australasian Darter who hasn't obtained full adult colour. The Entrance Aug 2014.
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