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Anhinga

anhinga

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26.2237, -80.1967

Field Notes

Description:

Large, dark water bird,long thin neck,long thin, pointed bill,long tail and silver patches on wings.

Habitat:

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.

Species ID Suggestions

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

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Thank you ForestDragon for helping me IG Anhinga/Anhinga anhinga

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