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Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
29.2166, -82.0576
Field Notes
Description:
The anhinga is a large bird with a long S-shaped neck and a long pointed bill. The male has grayish-black feathers with a greenish shine. They have large wings with silver-white feathers on the top side. Females have a light tan head, neck and chest and a black stomach. Both the male and the female have long fan-shaped tail feathers. The anhinga has poorly developed oil glands and its feathers aren't as waterproof as other water birds. It will perch in a tree with its wings open to dry its feathers and warm its body.
Habitat:
Anhingas can be found in freshwater ponds and swamps where there is thick vegetation and tall trees. There were two anhingas spotted near a pond (or spring) at a park in Silver Springs, Florida.
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Anhinga
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2015
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