People in Dong Thap hand over rare and beautiful snake-necked bird

On November 26, the Economic Department of Long Tien Commune (Dong Thap Province) received a rare snake-necked bird handed over by Ms. Tran Thi Hoa (68 years old, residing in Long Tien Commune).

Rare snake-necked bird handed over by Ms. Tran Thi Hoa to Long Tien commune, Dong Thap province - Photo: AX

Previously on November 25, while going to the garden, Ms. Tran Thi Hoa accidentally discovered a rare snake-necked bird but did not know, only suspected it was a type of crazy bird, weighing about 1.5 kg. Immediately after discovering, Ms. Hoa reported to the local authorities.

On November 26, the Economic Department of Long Tien commune completed the procedures to hand over the snake-necked bird to the Center for Cultivation, Research and Processing of Medicinal Herbs under the Department of Logistics and Technology (Military Region 9) for continued care and conservation according to regulations.

When discovering a snake-necked bird in their garden, local people did not know this was a rare bird species - Photo: AX

The experts identified this as a snake-necked bird, the scientific name is Anhinga melanogaster , a water bird with a very special shape such as a long and thin neck, when swimming the body is submerged in water, only the neck is exposed so it looks like a snake. Therefore, people call it a snake-necked bird.

The bird has a sharp beak used for catching fish, a wide wingspan, and black and brown feathers. When flying, the bird's wings are spread wide and it often perches to sunbathe because its feathers are not as waterproof as other species.

The snake-necked bird is classified in group IB in the list of "endangered, precious, and rare forest animals" according to our country's regulations.

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