Taxonomy: Order Suliformes >> Family Anhingidae >> Genus Anhinga
| Anhinga (Unique ID: 895)
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Species: Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)
Location: Everglades National park, Florida, United States
Age: adult Plumage: basic/year-round Activity: swimming
Sex: female Visibility: head only Quantity: single
Photographer: Judd Patterson Date: January 12, 2008
Equipment: Canon EOS 40D and Canon 500mm f/4L IS Megapixels: 6.0
Notes: The Anhinga, sometimes called the "snake bird" is an amazing swimmer. While hunting fish, they will frequently raise just their heads above water. After grabbing a breath and looking around, they slide silently back under water (the moment captured here). They are really fun to watch!
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