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Double-crested cormorant

Phalacrocorax auritus

Photo by NicoleLook
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Field Notes

Description:

Found at a local pond. Sitting high in the trees. Black (or very dark brow) with orange face and grey beak. Easily 2 ft tall.

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Double-crested Cormorant

Species ID Suggestions

Double-crested Cormorant

Phalacrocorax auritus

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AshleyT
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Comments (2)
joan6153
Good shot - we have lots of those in South Florida - I love their blue-green eyes.
NicoleLook
Excellent! Thanks Ashley!! I thought is may have been a cormorant.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2013

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