anhinga

American  

[an-hing-guh] / ænˈhɪŋ gə /

noun

1. any of various totipalmate swimming birds of the family Anhingidae, having a very long and flexible neck.

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anhinga British  

/ ænˈhɪŋɡə /

noun

1. another name for darter

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Etymology

Origin of anhinga

1760–70; < Portuguese < Tupi ayingá

Example Sentences

He added that the anhinga “is a strong flier and quite a migrant, so it’s not necessarily a surprise this is happening.”

From New York Times

In the canals, we also loved seeing rows of sunning turtles, as well as majestic shorebirds, including egrets, several types of herons, a wood stork and anhingas, their wings outstretched to dry.

From Washington Post

I photographed alligators, herons, snakes, anhingas, hawks, raccoons, armadillos, deer, frogs, turtles, butterflies, dragonflies, geckos, snails and Florida-size bugs.

From Washington Post

The walk is pleasant, dotted by small lakes that are home to alligators and turtles, with herons and anhingas lining the banks.

From Washington Post

As we drove deeper into the ranch, Covert pointed out a bevy of birds, including sandhill cranes, egrets, anhingas, various herons and a red-shouldered hawk.

From Washington Post