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African Darter (Anhinga rufa), by Mudhafar Salim Anhinga rufa is a very local breeding resident in dense reed vegetation in the marshes of southern Iraq, however, quite few individuals have been found in central Iraq. The Iraqi Organization for Conservation of Nature (IOCN) noticed the rapid decline in the local population of this species in southern Iraq's wetlands during recent surveys, which is the only breeding colony in the Middle East away from their main population in Africa. African Darter,Anhinga rufa,Iraq,Mudhafar Salim Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

African Darter (Anhinga rufa), by Mudhafar Salim

Anhinga rufa is a very local breeding resident in dense reed vegetation in the marshes of southern Iraq, however, quite few individuals have been found in central Iraq. The Iraqi Organization for Conservation of Nature (IOCN) noticed the rapid decline in the local population of this species in southern Iraq's wetlands during recent surveys, which is the only breeding colony in the Middle East away from their main population in Africa.

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The African Darter

The African Darter, sometimes called the Snakebird, is a water bird of sub-Saharan Africa.

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Similar species: Sulids
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Uploaded Jul 7, 2023. Captured Feb 9, 2010 11:10.
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  • Canon EOS 40D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/512s
  • ISO200
  • 400mm