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Oriental Darter
Oriental Darter (ស្មោញ) is a snake looking bird when it swims in the water, as the long neck appear above the water. It has the same behavior as the cormorant but the longer neck make it very distinctive.
Scientific Name: Anhinga melanogaster
IUCN Red List Classification: Near Threatened
Estimated number: Unknown (Number of Mature Individuals - Global)
All year round is the recommended time of the year to see this bird
It is recommended that you will need to allow 1-2 days to see this bird
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