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 aka snakebird, water turkey, piano bird or as I like to call them “Amazing Aquatic Dino from Jurassic Park 23.”When it comes to eating, these birds always find themselves in a rather curious and bizarre predicament. With the grace of an underwater ballerina and the enthusiasm of a medieval jouster, the Anhinga uses its long, pointy beak to spear fish while gliding through swampy waters.And since they’ve got no arms, no hands, and not a single finger in sight, removing said fish becom