immature male drying wings in sun (Florida, USA; 2007-12-31)
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Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
Native Range:
North America and Latin America
Notes:
the many distinctive features include a long snake-like neck, straight pointed bill with which the bird spears fish, and a long squared-off tail
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immature male (Florida, USA; 2007-12-29) |
adult female showing gular (throat) pouch (Florida, USA; 2007-12-23) |
female preening (Florida, USA; 2007-12-29) |
female showing neck flexibility (Florida, USA; 2007-12-29) |
breeding pair (Florida, USA; 2007-12-29) |
posing for the camera (Florida, USA; 2007-12-23) |
male in breeding condition (Florida, USA; 2007-12-29) |
swimming with tail splayed (Florida, USA; 2007-12-29) |
adult male drying wings (Florida, USA; 2007-12-23) |
swimming female showing snake-like neck (Florida, USA; 2007-12-31) |
breeding female trying to swallow a prize (Florida, USA; 2008-12-24) |
showing curly-Q neck (Florida, USA; 2007-12-31) |