Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)

Breeding range extends from the tropics north along the eastern US coast to North Carolina. Anhingas are very common in Florida and uncommon in coastal NC.

	Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) Collier Co., FL 30 Dec 2006 Anhingas often stand with spread wings to facilitate feather drying and thermoregulation.

	Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) Collier Co., FL 30 Dec 2008 Related to pelicans and cormorants, Anhingas feed on fish and have small throat pouches.
	Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) Collier Co., FL 30 Dec 2008
	Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) Collier Co., FL 30 Dec 2008

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