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Anhinga Drying Its Wings

Anhinga Drying Its Wings

An anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) drying its wings at the Big Cypress National Preserve. The anhinga's feathers do not repel water. This makes it easier for them to swim underwater to catch prey. After swimming, anhingas perch with their wings spread to dry out their feathers.
Galleries: Anhingas, Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center, Collier, Drying Off
Keywords: american darter, anhinga, anhinga anhinga, anhingidae, aves, big cypress national preserve visitor center, bird, everglades, florida, ochopee, snakebird, taking flight, water turkey
Photo Location: Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee, FL
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 02/10/2012
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 3873×2760
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 25°54'1.23"N 81°19'31.89"W
Picture Number: 16333