About the African Darter
The African darter (Anhinga rufa), sometimes called the snakebird, is a water bird of sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Anhingas (Anhingidae) |
| Species | Anhinga rufa |
| Species Codes | darter3, AFDA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Darter belong to?
The African Darter (Anhinga rufa) belongs to the Anhingas family (Anhingidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the African Darter?
The African darter (Anhinga rufa), sometimes called the snakebird, is a water bird of sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq....
Where can I report a African Darter sighting?
You can log sightings of African Darter on eBird (ebird.org) using species code darter3, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Anhingas 4 species
More Birds in Order Suliformes
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Quick Stats
Suliformes
Order
4
Species in Family
5,861
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