Anhinga by wysiwig

Photography • Animals • posted on Nov 11, 2009

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Description

The Anhinga is a cormorant-like bird with an average body length of 85 cm (35 in), a wingspan of 117 cm (45 in), and a weight of 1,350 g (48 oz). The word "anhinga" comes from the Brazilian Tupi language and means devil bird or snake bird. Unlike ducks, the Anhinga is not able to waterproof its feathers using oil produced by the uropygial gland, consequently, feathers can become waterlogged, making the bird barely buoyant. When necessary, the Anhinga will dry out its wings and feathers. It will perch for long periods with its wings spread to allow the drying process, as do cormorants. If it attempts to fly while its wings are wet, it has great difficulty getting off the water. This may explain why I was able to get such a closeup picture of this one.

Comments (17)

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durleybeachbum

3:17AM | Wed, 11 November 2009

This is a great pose, Mark! i like the colours and the light from above too!

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Mondwin

5:10AM | Wed, 11 November 2009

Fabulous view!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx

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JuliSonne

5:20AM | Wed, 11 November 2009

Pleases me. Class!!

lucindawind

7:11AM | Wed, 11 November 2009

excellent capture!

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Hubba1

7:24AM | Wed, 11 November 2009

Wow, Awesome find and shot!

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Faemike55

9:20AM | Wed, 11 November 2009

Fnatastic photo and interesting information

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jocko500

12:00PM | Wed, 11 November 2009

wonderful shot

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hipps13

1:00PM | Wed, 11 November 2009

awesome capture and interesting info warm hugs, Linda

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DEWoodward

1:08PM | Wed, 11 November 2009

Excellant capture!

MrsLubner

2:56PM | Wed, 11 November 2009

I find them fascinating and I can watch them for hours...often long past their drying time... LOL Outstanding shot!

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sandra46

4:24PM | Wed, 11 November 2009

SPLENDID!!!!

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vaggabondd

5:01PM | Wed, 11 November 2009

cool image and bio my friend

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flavia49

6:02PM | Wed, 11 November 2009

fabulous!

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psyoshida

7:11PM | Wed, 11 November 2009

Absolutely fantastic shot. The lighting on the feathers is beautiful and the background colors looks like it's underwater. It all works so well, just beautiful!

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