Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
A long-necked waterbird of warm wetlands, swamps, lakes, and slow rivers in the southeastern Americas. It swims with much of its body submerged and hunts fish underwater, striking with a sharp, dagger-like bill before bringing prey to the surface. After diving, it often perches with wings spread to dry because its feathers are less waterproof than many other waterbirds. Its snakelike neck rising from the water gives it the nickname “snakebird.”
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Anhinga Chick
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- Anhinga