Anhinga
Anhinga (<em>Anhinga anhinga</em>) is a species of Anhingas, Darters (<em>Anhingidae</em>) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds.
Overview
Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) is a species of Anhingas, Darters (Anhingidae) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds. A slim dark waterbird that swims with only its snaky neck above water; spears fish with its sharp dagger bill; spreads wings to dry; also called 'snakebird' or 'darter'.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Anhinga; binomial: Anhinga anhinga; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766). Typical size: 75-95cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic, Middle America and South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
