List of Southern African Birds - Darters

Darters

Order: Pelecaniformes. Family: Anhingidae

There are four living species, one of which is near-threatened. The darters are frequently referred to as “snake-birds” because of their long thin neck, which gives a snake-like appearance when they swim with their bodies submerged. 1 of the species occur in Southern Africa.

  • African Darter Anhinga melanogaster

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