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Snake Bird
Anhinga rufa
2.26, 31.54
Field Notes
Description:
The anhinga, (anhinga rufa) is sometimes called snakebird or darter.
When surfacing after a dive, it swims underwater with just it's long slender neck above the water. It looks like a snake. (last 2 images)
It hunts by spearing fishes and other small prey using its sharp, slender beak.
Habitat:
Seen along the Nile River towards Murchison Waterfalls.
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Anhinga
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PublishedAugust 31, 2014
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