The Anhinga or Snakebird is a cormorant-like bird of tropical America. Unlike cormorants, these diving birds have no oils on its feathers, so it is not boyant or waterproof. So, when it swims, usually only its neck and head are seen above water. Then, it will sun itself with wings outstretched to dry its feathers.
Classification:
Order: Pelecaniformes
Family: Anhingidae
Genus: Anhinga
Species: A. anhinga
Photos:
Spring Finery Anhinga Style
Anhinga with fish
Anhinga Detail
Anhinga- New Jersey Bird Photos
Later, we identified it as an anhinga, also known as the snake bird. We should have known something was different, this bird is much more vocal than the normally silent cormorant and spends mor… Read more…
Anhinga chick on the nest on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Anhinga chick on the nest. Anhinga chick on t… Read more…
An Anhinga at the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. Read more…
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Wakulla, anhinga and manatee - jimbo.info
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American Anhinga sitting on post
This is an American Anhinga. I posted a picture here of an Anhinga fishing at Seminole Park. This one is sitting on the dock of the bay. I love blogging, it makes me research so much. Ri… Read more…
#3 Common Loon vs. #14 Anhinga
Anhingas must spread their wings and dry themselves in the sun after swimming because they do not have oil glands for waterproofing as many other waterbirds do. Anhingas typically swim w… Read more…
