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 image of an immature was taken at Lake Duluti in February 2011, courtesy of Colin Beale. All of the other images were made in Selous: in June 2002 (upper four); the other three images were taken in November 2008, courtesy of Ethan Kinsey. Roll your cursor over the enlargement to see another. |
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