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Flightless Cormorant

Phalacrocorax harrisi

Photo by JasmineJ
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Description:

This Flightless Cormorant is sitting on its nest in Punta Espinoza, Fernandina Island, Galápagos. The bird avoids overheating by opening its beak and breathing rapidly (cf. video). This allows for greater heat dissipation.

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PublishedJune 29, 2013

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