A male Australasian Darter sunning itself, sits on a dead branch along a marshy lagoon at Cattana Wetlands, Cairns, Australia.
The Australasian darter is a slim bird measuring 86–94 cm (34–37 in) long with a snakelike slender neck. The male has black plumage with a white streak down the side of its head and neck, while the female has white underparts.
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Location: Cattana Wetlands, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © Photography By Marco / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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