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Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Suliformes ›Family: Anhingidae ›Genus: Anhinga

About

The anhinga (/ænˈhɪŋɡə/; Anhinga 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. The origin of the name snakebird is apparent when swimming : only the colored neck appears above water so the bird looks like a snake ready to strike. They do not have external nares (nostrils) and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Anhinga?
The scientific name of Anhinga is Anhinga anhinga.
What kingdom does Anhinga belong to?
Anhinga belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Anhinga belong to?
Anhinga belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Anhinga belong to?
Anhinga belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Anhinga belong to?
Anhinga belongs to the order Suliformes.
What family does Anhinga belong to?
Anhinga belongs to the family Anhingidae.
What genus does Anhinga belong to?
Anhinga belongs to the genus Anhinga.