anhinga

[ an-hing-guh ]

noun

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

anhinga

/ ænˈhɪŋɡə /

noun

1. another name for darter

Word History and Origins

Origin of anhinga¹

1760–70; < Portuguese < Tupi ayingá

Word History and Origins

Origin of anhinga¹

C18: via Portuguese from Tupi

Example Sentences

Meet the anhinga, a large water bird with a snaky neck that has joined other high-profile vagrant birds in recent years by making a rare appearance outside of its typical migration range.

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