Esther's photos with the keyword: Anhinga

Female Anhinga

Female Anhinga

Esther
12 Apr 2011 161
Female Anhinga at Cano Negro, Costa Rica. AxMG_2254
Farewell flight

Farewell flight

Esther
25 Apr 2011 202
Female Anhinga flying over Cano Negro, Costa Rica. The word "anhinga" derives from the Brazilian Tupi language and means devil bird or snake bird. They are diving birds and when swimming, only their curved neck is above water - hence the nickname, "snake bird." Their feathers are not waterproof and they often perch in the sun to dry them. AxMG_2322