noun
- plural of snakebird; large waterbirds with long, thin necks and sharp bills that swim with only their heads and necks above water
Usage: also called anhingas or darters
Examples
- The snakebirds dove underwater to catch fish in the swamp.
- We spotted several snakebirds swimming in the lake with their necks extended.
- Snakebirds are excellent divers and can stay submerged for long periods.
- The wildlife guide pointed out the snakebirds perched on branches drying their wings.
- Unlike ducks, snakebirds have less buoyant bodies and swim lower in the water.
- The snakebirds’ sharp bills make them efficient fish hunters.