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Pelagic Cormorant

Phalacrocorax pelagicus

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43.3665, -124.218

Field Notes

Description:

These birds were nesting on a small island at the edge of Sunset Bay in Oregon

Habitat:

Pacific Ocean near Oregon

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Pelagic Cormorant

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
OkieHerper
Pelagic Cormorants aren't as social as Brandt's. They'll typically nest in small colonies on steep cliffs. Brandt's are commonly seen in large groups.
Liam
Definitely cormorants, my impression was Pelagic Cormorant, Phalacrocorax pelagicus.
NicoleLook
These look like cormorants...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cormorant

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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
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Birds of the Pacific North West
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PublishedAugust 6, 2013

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