Anhingas (Anhingidae)

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A Field Guide to Eastern Birds. by Roger Tory Peterson.

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Anhingas are easily recognized by their elongate, s-shaped necks and their long, narrow, pointed bills. Anhingas are apparently closely related to cormorants and share many characters in common. There are 4 species of the family worldwide with a single species known from the swamps and ponds of the southeastern United States.

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga