\Snake"bird`\, n. [So named from its snakelike neck.]
(Zo["o]l.)
1. Any one of four species of aquatic birds of the genus
   {Anhinga} or {Plotus}. They are allied to the gannets and
   cormorants, but have very long, slender, flexible necks,
   and sharp bills.
Note: The American species ({Anhinga, or Plotus, anhinga})
      inhabits the Southern United States and tropical
      America; -- called also {darter}, and {water turkey}.
      The Asiatic species ({A. melanogaster}) is native of
      Southern Asia and the East Indies. Two other species
      inhabit Africa and Australia respectively.
2. (Zo["o]l.) The wryneck.