Snake Bird - Anhinga
by Mitch Spence
Title
Snake Bird - Anhinga
Artist
Mitch Spence
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Photograph
Description
On a field of blue water, the only thing visible is the long neck and head of the anhinga and the wake it leaves as it swims. You can see why this shorebird is often referred to as a snake bird, given the way the head and neck protrude above the water and the bird's ability to move it into a distinctive S shape as well.
The anhinga is an extraordinarily adept fishing bird. One often sees these birds with wings outspread while they sit near the water because their feathers do not have the oil waterproofing that other fishing birds have and they must spread their wings to dry the feathers. The scientific name is Anhinga anhinga for the subspecies found in more southern ranges, such as in South America, and Anhinga leucogaster for that found in more northern areas such as the southern United States. It is also called a darter because it hunts by spearing fish with its sharp bill.
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January 4th, 2020
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