Friday, June 21, 2013

Anhinga

 Anhinga  are found all over the world in warm shallow water. 
Male's are a glossy black, base of wings & tail are a glossy black blue, base of wing and tail are white.  Back of head and neck have feathers are a gray color.
Females are similar to the males except that they have a pale green buff or light brown heard, neck and upper chest


They are sometimes called a Snakebird, Darter, American Darter or a Water Turkey.  They build their nest on ledge of step slopes near water.
They are a permanent resident.

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