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Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Description:

Member of pelican family, diving bird in swamps, fresh water wetlands. A bird of southern swamps, the Anhinga is known as the Water-Turkey for its swimming habits and broad tail, and also as the Snake-Bird for its habit of swimming with just its long head and neck sticking out of the water.

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4 Comments

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 9 years ago

The third picture (The one where its drying its wings) is a common behavioral act for the Anhinga.

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 11 years ago

Wonderful series, Great captures,,

Jack Settle
Jack Settle 11 years ago

Looks like they have quite a unique way of capturing their prey! Amazing photos!

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Wonderful series :)

WillRountree
Spotted by
WillRountree

Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 2, 2012
Submitted on Aug 4, 2012

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