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Anhinga Anhinga

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Description:

Photo take in a mangrove area near the coast. Very common in the area,
I spot them very often, It is a cormorant-like bird with an average body, a very long neck, and often swims with only the neck above water.

Habitat:

Is a water bird of the warmer parts of the Americas. The word "anhinga" comes from the Brazilian Tupi language and means devil bird or snake bird. Wikipedia.

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PublishedFebruary 23, 2012

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