Water turkey, also known as anhinga, is a stunning bird found in the wetlands of the southern United States. Its name comes from its habit of swimming with just the head and long neck above the water like a periscope, much like a turkey strutting with its tail feathers up. However, there are several synonyms for water turkey that have developed over time. These include snakebird, which references its long, snake-like neck, and darter, which describes its swift and accurate spear-like movement when catching fish underwater. Other nicknames for this fascinating bird include water-pheasant, fish-hawk, and water-turkey vulture.