Order Suliformes (GANNETS, ANHINGAS, CORMORANTS, FRIGATEBIRDS)
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Family Sulidae (GANNETS & BOOBIES)
These are medium sized aquatic birds that fly and then dive for their fish prey. There are 10 species. Here I have for the Northern Gannet, individuals flying, and diving, getting nest material, courting, fighting, nesting, with chicks.
Family Anhingidae (ANHINGA)
There are only 4 living species in this family, the members of which are known as darters, snakebirds, or water-turkeys. They will swim with just the head and neck above water, and they impale their prey on their sharp beak. Here I have the American Anhinga, with males and females, preening, with prey, nesting with chicks. Click to open the gallery and review.
Family Phalacrocoracidae (CORMORANTS)
There are about 40 species in this family of aquatic birds known as cormorants or shags. They dive for their fish prey. Here I have 5 species, in various situations and engaged in behaviors such as swimming, drying wings, courting, nesting, fighting, feeding. Click on any species to see full galleries. Videos are at the bottom of this page.
Family Fregatidae (FRIGATEBIRDS)
There are 5 living species in this family. I only have a couple of shots of one. Click to see.
