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The Anhinga is often referred to as the snake bird because only their neck and head protrude from the water as they swim (paddle) and they look like a snake while swimming. Underwater they are very fast and they spear their prey and then flip their catch into the air and catch it so that it will go down head first. This fish quickly went head first down that small neck/throat that expands as they prey slides down.

Submitted by Mike Housewert

The Anhinga is often referred to as the snake bird because only their neck and head protrude from the water as they swim (paddle) and they look like a snake while swimming. Underwater they are very fast and they spear their prey and then flip their catch into the air and catch it so that it will go down head first. This fish quickly went head first down that small neck/throat that expands as they prey slides down.

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  • The Anhinga is often referred to as the snake bird because only their neck and head protrude from the water as they swim (paddle) and they look like a snake while swimming. Underwater they are very fast and they spear their prey and then flip their catch into the air and catch it so that it will go down head first. This fish quickly went head first down that small neck/throat that expands as they prey slides down.
  • The Anhinga is often referred to as the snake bird because only their neck and head protrude from the water as they swim (paddle) and they look like a snake while swimming. Underwater they are very fast and they spear their prey and then flip their catch into the air and catch it so that it will go down head first. This fish quickly went head first down that small neck/throat that expands as their prey slides down.
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