Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Snakebird \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.