Commonly known as a “snakebird” or “water turkey” because of its habit of swimming with its body submerged and long neck above the water. Shaped like a cormorant but with a longer neck, males are black with a green iridescent sheen, silver wing patches, and spots on the shoulders. Females are black with a buff-colored neck and breast. It will feed by diving from the surface of the water and spearing prey with its pointed bill. The Anhinga lacks oil glands and is often seen perching with its wings spread to dry them in the sun.
Diet
Primarily fish, sometimes aquatic insects, shrimp, baby alligators and turtles
Activity Pattern
Diurnal (Active during day)