Oriental darter
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The Oriental darter or Indian darter (Anhinga melanogaster), sometimes called snakebird, is a water bird of tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Oriental Darter Media
Fish are first speared and the snake-like neck emerges above the water to toss and swallow the fish head-first
Prey that has been speared is first brought above the surface.
The feathers of the scapulars and tail have wavy or corrugated webbing.
The Indian Darter at the Lalbhag, Bangalore, India
