About the Anhinga
The anhinga, sometimes called snakebird, darter, American darter, or water turkey, is a water bird of the warmer parts of the Americas. The word anhinga comes from a'ñinga in the Brazilian Tupi language and means "devil bird" or "snake bird". The origin of the name is apparent when swimming: only the neck appears above water, so the bird looks like a snake ready to strike. They do not have external nares (nostrils) and breathe solely through their epiglottis.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Anhingas (Anhingidae) |
| Species | Anhinga anhinga |
| Species Codes | anhing, ANHI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Anhinga belong to?
The Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) belongs to the Anhingas family (Anhingidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Anhinga?
The anhinga, sometimes called snakebird, darter, American darter, or water turkey, is a water bird of the warmer parts of the Americas. The word anhinga comes from a'ñinga in the Brazilian Tupi language and means \"devil bird\" or \"snake bird\". The origin of the name is apparent when swimming: only th...
Where can I report a Anhinga sighting?
You can log sightings of Anhinga on eBird (ebird.org) using species code anhing, or on iNaturalist.
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