African Darter
Anhinga rufa
Anhinga rufa
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African Darter Anhinga rufa |
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'Anhinga' refers to a specialized 'hinge' between two neck vertebrae which allows the African darter to make a quick thrust when spearing prey. The left lower photo of an immature (Lake Duluti) is courtesy of Colin Beale; the left 7th row adult (Lake Duluti) is courtesy of Frank Priscus Shirima. The nests were seen on Rubondo Island, courtesy of Amos Pampy Hardeker. The 3rd row flight photo was taken at the TPC ponds-Moshi, courtesy of Christine Baissac. The other photos were taken in Selous, Lake Nakuru and the Okavanga delta. The top photo is courtesy of Karine Van der Vurst. The 5th row photos are courtesy of Ethan Kinsey; the right 4th and 7th row photos (Lufupa-Zambia) are courtesy of Brad Johnson. Click the photo above to see 15 enlargements including a nest. |
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