The Snakebird at Sunrise! - a photo on Flickriver

            The African Darters (Anhinga rufa) are also commonly known as Snakebirds - named so for the way their thin, long, snake-like necks are often seen sticking out of the water as the rest of their bodies is submerged, or when mated pairs twist their necks during their bonding displays. These water birds are able to turn, twist and contort their necks in unusual ways.
The name "Darter" alludes to their manner of procuring food, as they impale fishes with their slim, pointed beaks.
They are endemic to tropical sub-Saharan Africa, where they are typically found in or near bodies of both saline and fresh water. 
The African Darters are large, slim water birds that measure about 80 cm in length, including their long, rounded tails. These cormorant-like birds often swim with only the neck above water. They have very long and sharp beaks, which they use to spear their slippery fish prey.
They are able to retract and extend their necks and maintain the neck retracted during flight - unlike most other long-necked birds

This beautiful African Darter was captured on a Photography safari on an early morning boat ride on Lake Baringo, Kenya. 
   

Taken in: Kenya / Baringo / Kampi ya Samaki (show map)

Taken on: June 25, 2018

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Camera: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, f/6.3, 1/1000 sec, 560mm, ISO 2000 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
Lens:	EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM EXT
Aperture:	f/6.3
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1000)
Focal Length:	560mm
ISO:	2000
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Partial
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 22.0 (Macintosh)
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