1. a long-necked water bird that swims with only its head and neck above water, also called an anhinga or darter

Examples

• The snakebird dove underwater to catch a fish.
• We spotted a snakebird swimming in the marsh with just its neck visible.
• The snakebird’s long neck allows it to spear fish while swimming.
• Snakebirds are common in the wetlands of the southeastern United States.
• The bird got its name because when swimming, the snakebird looks like a snake moving through the water.
• After diving, the snakebird surfaced and spread its wings to dry.