The Anhinga is one of the most iconic, and most photographed, bird species that inhabit the Everglades. The word anhinga when translated in latin mean ‘snakebird’ due to the appearance of their serpentine necks, this is typically the only body part showing when they are on the surface of the water. The Anhinga swims and dives for its food – they spear their prey with their needle-sharp bill, once prey is captured, they will often leave the water and eat on dry land…They have a preferred diet of

The anhinga swims with only its head and neck visible above water, giving it the appearance of a snake slithering through the water, hence the nickname “snake bird.” After spearing its prey, the bird flips its catch into the air and swallows it whole. #anhinga #snakebird #waterturkey #birds #nature #wildlife #sonyalpha #circlebbarreserve #wildlifevideos #visitcentralfl | Amber Favorite Photography

Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) | BIRDS & Nature