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The anhinga, sometimes called snakebird, darter, American darter, or water turkey, is a water bird of the warmer parts of the Americas. The word anhinga comes from the Brazilian Tupi language and means devil bird or snake bird.

Scientific name: Anhinga anhinga

Mass: 2.4 lbs (Adult)

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population decreasing)

Family: Anhingidae

Order: Suliformes

Rank: Species

The Anhinga is sometimes confused with the Cormorant; they both swim for fish and both stand next to water sources with wings spread. The easiest way to spot the difference? The Anhinga has a long straight bill while the Cormorant has a curved, hooked bill.