Anhinga female

Description:

Female anhingas have a light tan head, neck and chest and a black stomach. Both the male and the female have long fan-shaped tail feathers and sometimes the anhinga is known as the water turkey. The anhinga has poorly developed oil glands and its feathers aren't as waterproof as other water birds. It will perch in a tree or on the ground with its wings open to dry its feathers and warm its body.

Habitat:

Anhingas can be found in freshwater ponds and swamps where there is thick vegetation and tall trees. There are lots of art sculptures at the Tuscwilla Park in Ocala, Florida. This female anhinga was perched on top of a large medal yellow flower display.