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Large, slim waterbird with distinctive long straight bill.
Not listed
Indigenous: Garragarrag, Manan, Garrakgarrak, Garrakarrak, Madjiga, Garrag Garrag, Daibadak, Ma-Garrakgarrak, Wurrubudug, Manyjangali, Yanggalan, Arrgarrg
At a glance
FamilyAnhingas
SizeGiant
RarityCommon
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Waterbodies
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Peter Boesman
Range map
Range map
6880visible hotspots
365717visible records
5states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Swims snake-like with body submerged, and just its head and neck protruding from the water. In flight it can sometimes look like a large raptor, especially when soaring, but note the long neck and bill.
Behavior
Large, slim waterbird with distinctive long straight bill. Common around waterways, where it perches on trees and branches above the water, often holding its wings out to dry.
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