Anhinga

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Anhingas are large water birds found in warmer regions of the country. They are sometimes called snake birds because when swimming on the surface their long neck resembles a snake ready to strike. Unlike ducks, their plumage absorbs water which aids them in diving, and often they can be seen on the shoreline with their wings outstretched drying off. Anhingas catch fish by spearing them with their long pointed beaks. I spotted this one along the Indian River in Melbourne, Florida.