19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Australian darter 11

The Australian Snakebird is amphibious and can fly. The mouth is like a harpoon, diving for fish hunting, after stabbing the fish, lift it out of the water, then throw it out, then open mouth to catch it, and eat it.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Australia
Camera: ILCE-9M2
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