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Double-crested Cormorant

Phalacrocorax auritus

Photo by Caelizacore
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Field Notes

Description:

Sleek, large black bird swimming with only neck and head above water. Orange chin with slender yellowish bill that has a slight hook at the tip.

Habitat:

Aquatic. Saw this one in the Charles River.

Notes:

In a group of 3 individuals. All swimming and diving.

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Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) - Information on Double-creste…, Double-crested cormorant

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PublishedJune 4, 2014

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