Anhinga Sunning With Its Bill Wide Open In Florida. Stock Image

Anhinga in profile with its bill wide open, drying its wings on a sunny day in Everglades National Park, Florida. The bird's feathers lack oils, so when its feathers are soaking wet, the bird cannot fly. The animal is often called the snake bird because when it is swimming underwater its long neck looks much like a snake. Scientific name is Anhinga anhinga.