the Anhinga's white wing pattern is visible when she hangs her wings out to dry. She spears her food with her beak under water. Her neck and head are buff colored and her babies are covered in a velvety buff down.
Nest building is mutual activity with male and female Great Egrets. The nest can be upto 3 feet wide and one foot deep, lined with pliable material that will dry to a cup shape. The original nest platform is built with larger sticks by the male.
