Anhinga
(Anhinga anhinga)

The Anhinga breeds on the Gulf Coast. It is rare in winter and uncommon spring, summer and fall.

(Photo by Dave Cagnolatti)

Double-crested Cormorant
(Phalacrocorax auritus)

The Double-crested Cormorant tends to fly in long lines or in V-formation, but holds its neck with a slight kink just behind the head. When foraging, it dives and swims underwater for fishes.

(Photo by Dave Cagnolatti)

Double-crested Cormorant (Above)
(Phalacrocorax auritus)

This large, heavy-bodied relative of the pelican is an inhabitant of estuaries, where it procures its diet of fish. They are dark overall with an orange throat patch. Cormorants often swim with neck and head above water but can be told from Anhingas by their heavier, hooked bills.

(Photo by Charles Lilly)

Anhinga
(Anhinga anhinga)

This bird swims with only the head exposed. Photo: Marlene Cashen