Pelecaniformes

Darters (Anhingidae)

HBW 1, p. 354 Learn more about the Handbook of the Birds of the World - Volume 1 on the Lynx Edicions website.

• Largish waterbirds with very long slender neck and long spear-like bill.
• All regions except Antarctic.
• Inland or coastal waters, preferably still or slow-moving.
• 1 genus, 2 species, 6 taxa.
• No species threatened; none extinct since 1600.