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Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Photo by James McNair
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Field Notes

Description:

This female surfaced with something and shook it like they do with fish to kill it, but I have no idea what it is. Any help? Thanks

Habitat:

Wetlands in Florida

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)

Anhingas, prey primarily on fish, but there diet also includes aquatic invertebrates and insects. The anhinga, does have a preferred diet of fish, but will also eat water snakes, tadpoles, frog eggs, and young alligators. Anhingas, may eat insects, crayfish, snakes, frog eggs, etc. Amphibians: frogs and newts. Reptiles: snakes and turtles. Invertebrates: insects and shrimp. Could be any one of these.....
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PublishedDecember 4, 2016

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