Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anhinga-anhinga"></birdfyi-bird>The Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) is a bird species in the family Anhingidae (anhingas & darters), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 67.9 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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75–95 cm. Black with silver-white streaking on wings; males develop chestnut neck with white stripe in breeding. Found throughout fresh and brackish water of the Americas. Swims with body submerged; spears fish with kinked neck. Spreads wings to dry; colonial rooster.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 67.9 cm | 26.7 in |
| Weight | 1085.0 g | 38.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days. Fledging: 42 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Anhingidae (Anhingas & Darters) |
| Genus | Anhinga |
| Species | Anhinga anhinga |
Distribution
Anhinga has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Anhingidae family