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will the breakfast be served soon? An Oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster) in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka Anhinga melanogaster,Oriental Darter,Oriental darter,Sri Lanka,wilpattu,wilpattu national park Click/tap to enlarge

will the breakfast be served soon?

An Oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster) in Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka

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The Oriental darter or Indian darter is a water bird of tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia. It has a long and slender neck with a straight, pointed bill and, like the cormorant, it hunts for fish while its body is submerged in water.

Similar species: Sulids
Species identified by Chamith Siriwardena
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By Chamith Siriwardena

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Uploaded Sep 17, 2016. Captured Sep 4, 2016 08:11.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/8.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO1250
  • 600mm