If You Happen to See a ‘Devil Bird’ in Washington or Oregon, Run!

This is the Anhinga, also known as the Devil Bird, and it has no business being anywhere near the Pacific Northwest. If you happen to see one, you may be considered lucky as they're not from here. On the other hand, if you see one, might let wildlife know about it.

According to Birds of the World the Anhinga is mostly found in South America (Brazil area) but can be common around the Gulf of Mexico from Texas through Florida on that same coast line.

They're not supposed to be found north of that, but there are reports that the Devil Bird has been spotted as far north as New York and even closer to us in Michigan so all bets are off.

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Considered a water bird for what they eat, if you happen to see one no doubt it'd be by a large enough body of water.

These birds that have tail feathers like a turkey and a snake-like neck aren't supposed to be this north but officials are saying it may be due to climate change that they're starting to find new homes farther and farther away from their home area.

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As of 2018 there were only 3 recorded cases of a Devil Bird in New York but those numbers may rise soon. Keep an eye out. I wouldn't be surprised if we see one eventually.

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