An instance of coprophagy in the Australasian Darter Anhinga novaehollandiae.

Incidental observations of coprophagia (consumption of faeces) were made of an Australasian Darter Anhinga novaehollandiae. This is the first known documented instance of this behaviour in this species and order of birds. The behaviour is reviewed in the context of the current understanding of the reasons for coprophagy in bird species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]