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Anhinga (Snake Bird)

Anhinga anhinga

Photo by Epicology
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Description:

A large bird drying out in the sun. They are called snake birds because when they stick their long necks out of the water they look like snakes.

Habitat:

Lake

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Wildlife of the South East, USA
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedAugust 8, 2013

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