A study on habits and habitat ecology of Near Threatened Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) along the wetlands of Udaipur district to propose a conservation model

One well-known family of water birds is the Anhingidae. The feathers of large Anhingidae birds are sexually dimorphic. They are between 80 and 100 centimeters (2.6 and 3.3 feet) long, weigh between 1,050 and 1,350 grams (37 and 48 ounces), and have a wingspan of around 120 centimeters (3.9 feet). The males have a larger beak than the females, dark-brown and black feathers, and a little erectile crest on the neck. The females have significantly darker plumage, especially on the neck and underparts, and are a little larger. Both feature gray stippling on their upper wing coverts and long scapulars. The bill lacks an external nose and has serrated edges and a desmognathous palate. Its legs are small and webbed. (Brodkorb, et.al,1982) [13].This research article focuses on habits and habitat ecology of near threatened Oriental darter and practices of their conservation for future.