10 PORTUGUESE BOOKS RELATING TO «ANHINGA»
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anhinga in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
anhinga and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in Portuguese literature.
1
Snakebird: thirty years of
Anhinga poets
This book is as much a cultural document, a history of the small press movement in America.
Rick Campbell, C. Lynne Knight, 2004
2
Common Coastal Birds of Florida and the Caribbean
American. Anhinga. Anhinga. anhinga. \. Anhingidae. Pelicaniformes. |. p. 13.
prey. Large or difficult prey may be pounded on a wooden perch, scraped from
the bill on wood or other substrate, or shaken from the bill then Magnificent ...
3
An Estuary Food Chain: A Who-Eats-What Adventure in North ...
(Anhinga anhinga) The anhinga paddles through the brackish water. Only her
long neck and head stick out of the water. But she's not in danger of sinking. Her
webbed feet push her through the water. As she nears the shore, the anhinga
stabs ...
Rebecca Hogue Wojahn, Donald Wojahn, 2009
4
A Synopsis of the Birds of North America
Plotus anhinga, LINN. American Anhinga. — Snake- Bird. PLATZ CCCXVI. Male
and Female. Upper mandible dusky, lower bright yellow ; gular sac orange ;
tarsus and toes dusky olive, the hind parts and webs yellow ; general colour of
head, ...
5
Florida's Birds: A Field Guide and Reference
FAMILY Anhingidae: Anhingas ANHINGA (Anhinga anhinga) p. 217 LENGTH 35
in (89 cm) WEIGHT 2.7 Ib ( 1 .22 kg) Other names Snakebird, Water Turkey,
Darter Description Long, snakelike neck, straight bill, long tail Habitat Open ...
David S. Maehr, Herbert W. Kale, II, 2005
The "water turkey" or "snake bird," as the Anhinga is commonly known, is a
locally common, breeding summer resident in some remote inland cypress and
willow swamps. It is a rare winter resident. Anhingas return in March and April
and ...
William H. Turcotte, David L. Watts, 1999
7
Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide
Anhinga adult distinctive among Costa Rican waterbirds. The appearance and
posture of this species resemble those of the Neotropic Cormorant, but the
cormorant has a shorter and thicker neck. The tip of the bill is hooked on the
cormorant ...
Carrol L. Henderson, 2010
8
The Physiological Ecology of Vertebrates: A View from Energetics
A striking difference is found between the distributions of the double-crested
cormorant (Ph. auritus) and the anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) along the coastal
waterways in the southeastern United States. The cormorant is commonly found
in ...
9
Guide to the Lake Okeechobee Area
Anhinga (Anhinga anlringa): The darter, snake bird, or water turkey is similar to
the cormorant in its lack of the waterproofing oils found in most waterfowl. After
diving into the water in pursuit of a fish, the anhinga flies to a nearby perch and ...
Bill Gregware, Carol Gregware, 1997
10
Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica
ANHINGA FAMILY (Anhingidae) Anhinga Anhinga anhinga COSTA RICAN
NAMES: Pato aguja; aninga. 12/15 trips; 40 sightings. STATUS: Permanent
resident. LENGTH: 31.9-35.8 inches. WINGSPREAD: 47. 2 inches. WEIGHT: 3.0
pounds ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANHINGA»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
anhinga is used in the context of the following news items.
Anhinga without wing feathers rescued by good Samaritans
An anhinga recovers in the water therapy room at the von Arx Wildlife Hospital. The anhinga was found in a road unable to fly. (PJ Deitschel/Special to the Daily ... «Naples Daily News, Oct 15»
A Sneak Peek At Playful Public Art In Yanaguana Garden
The playful park features a large blue bejeweled panther estimated to weigh somewhere between two and three tons and an anhinga that doubles as a bench. «San Antonio Current, Sep 15»
Wild File: With an anhinga, it's all about the beak
When people see a thin black bird on the water or drying its wings on a tree branch, many can't tell whether it is an anhinga or a cormorant. One of the easiest ... «The News-Press, Jul 15»
Kerala declares June 22 as 'Snake Bird Day'
Known as darter-Anhinga melanogaster in scientific parlance, snake bird is a large slender long-necked water bird and is mostly black with silver wing markings. «Times of India, Jun 15»
Shore birds respond to climate change in Hampton Roads
More than a dozen have recently done so, Watts said, including the anhinga — a sun-loving shorebird that resembles a cormorant and thrives in the deep South. «Daily Press, Jun 15»
Top ways to experience Florida's Everglades
The Anhinga Trail is a 0.8 mile-long paved path that slinks through a sawgrass marsh and the Taylor Slough (pronounced "slew," if you're not from around here). «CNN, May 15»
At Everglades, Obama warning of damage from climate neglect
1 of 9 CORRECTS NAME OF TRAIL TO ANHINGA FROM ANAHINGA – President Barack Obama walks the Anhinga Trail at Everglades National Park, Fla,, ... «The Seattle Times, Apr 15»
Why do anhinga have to dry their wings? All is explained in photo …
Why do anhinga have to dry their wings? .... frequent contributor Karen Marts showing -- and explaining why -- an anhinga must dry its wings after diving for food. «Hilton Head Island Packet, Mar 15»
Two Final Chances For "Big Day Birding Adventures" At Everglades …
No advance reservations are required, and anyone who enjoys birding is invited to meet at the Anhinga Trail parking area at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday March 14 ... «National Parks Traveler, Mar 15»
Diving Birds – Florida Everglades and Gannets of the Hebrides
While anhingas are best described by Floridians as being pterodactyl-like. They have a most curious routine following their deep dives for food in water. «Net Newsledger, Mar 15»
