Anhinga: The Water Turkey

What unique feature helps the anhinga swim efficiently underwater?

• Its colorful feathers

• Its sharp bill

• Its webbed feet

• Its long neck

Why is the anhinga sometimes called the 'snake bird'?

• Because it can slither on land

• Because of its long, slender neck

• Because it hisses like a snake

• Due to its ability to change colors

During the breeding season, what change occurs in male anhingas?

• They develop bright aqua skin around their eyes

• Their necks turn tan

• Their tails become longer

• They lose their feathers

What is a primary reason anhingas nest in colonies?

• To share food resources

• To have more eyes watching for predators

• To conserve energy

• To attract more mates

How do anhinga parents feed their chicks?

• By regurgitating swallowed fish

• By hunting insects

• By catching small mammals

• By bringing seeds to the nest