The long extended neck of the Anhinga is often mistaken for a snake when the bird is in the subtropical waters hunting. The bulk of the body stays underwater with only the head and neck above water; hence looking like a snake on the water’s surface. Copyright 2026 Pamela BreitbergIt’s sharp beak is used as a spear to catch fish or amphibians in the waters. The large Anhinga returns to sunshine after hunting in order to dry it’s non-waterproof wings. Copyright 2026 Pamela BreitbergGrooming is important as it is for most animals Read more about Anhingas here.. Copyright 2026 Pamela BreitbergThe easiest way to identify this large subtropical bird is by it’s stark black and white colors. Females are mostly black and grey. Copyright 2026 Pamela Breitberg
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