I only recently noticed these birds do not have nostrils. They breathe only through their throat. Since they swim and fish underwater, using their sharp beak as a spear, it makes sense.
A South American bird that has moved northward over time.
Female Anhinga On A Trunk
Excellent attention to wildlife characteristics Ted!
Thanks so much. Always been a nerd 😆
Taught me something new… I didn’t know they were mouth-breathers.
Just stumbled on that LOL.