The Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) has reportedly been affected by garbage dumping in lakes in Bengaluru, highlighting the impact of urban pollution on aquatic birds.
The Oriental Darter is a tropical waterbird also known as the Snakebird or Indian Darter. It is recognised by its long, slender, snake-like neck and sharp, pointed bill, which it uses to catch fish underwater.
The Oriental Darter has a long neck with strongly developed muscles and a specialised bend around the 8th and 9th vertebrae. This anatomical adaptation allows it to thrust its neck forward rapidly and stab fish underwater with considerable force.
Distribution: The species is found across tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Habitat: It mainly inhabits freshwater lakes and streams, where it searches for fish and other aquatic prey.
The Oriental Darter usually forages singly, with most of its body submerged underwater. It rapidly thrusts its neck forward to impale fish and then brings the prey above the water.
The supplied source describes it as an omnivorous species.
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Category |
Status |
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Common names |
Snakebird, Indian Darter |
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Scientific name |
Anhinga melanogaster |
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Distribution |
Tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia |
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Habitat |
Freshwater lakes and streams |
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IUCN Red List |
Near Threatened (NT) |
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