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Double-crested cormorant

Phalacrocorax auritus

Photo by Maria dB
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Description:

Adult with juvenile. The plumage of juvenile double-crested cormorants is more dark grey or brownish. The under parts of a juvenile are lighter than the back with a pale throat and breast that darkens towards the belly. As a bird ages, its plumage will grow darker. The bill of a juvenile will be mostly orange or yellowish.

Habitat:

Local river

Reference Links:

Double-crested Cormorant

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