Anhinga. is a photograph by Chris Kusik which was uploaded on August 23rd, 2013.
Anhinga.
This Anhinga was spotted in Wetlands Park in Orange County, Florida. The angle of the sun highlighted the area around the eyes in an unusual fashion.... more
by Chris Kusik
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Anhinga.
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Chris Kusik
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This Anhinga was spotted in Wetlands Park in Orange County, Florida. The angle of the sun highlighted the area around the eyes in an unusual fashion. It was going through the ritual of drying its wings before the next dive to search for prey. They are often seen with just the head protruding from the water. For this reason Anhingas are often called snake birds. The lack of oil in the feathers allows them to be efficient divers but forces them to dry out periodically. Anhinga species are found all over the world in warm shallow waters. Anhingas will migrate towards the equator during winter but this range is determined by the amount of sunshine to warm the chilled birds. Most of the male Anhinga's body is a glossy black green with the wings, base of wings, and tail being a glossy black blue. The tip of the tail has white feathers. The back of the head and the neck have elongated feathers that have been described as gray or light purple white. The upper back of the body and wings is spotted or streaked with white.The female Anhinga is similar to the male Anhinga except that it has a pale gray-buff or light brown head, neck, and upper chest. The lower chest or breast is a chestnut color and as compared to the male, the female has a more brown back.
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