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Double crested Cormorant

Phalacrocorax auritus

Photo by CynthiaMHori
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large, dark water bird. Long body and long neck. Medium-sized bill is blunt or hooked at tip. Gorgeous blue eye

Habitat:

Found in diverse aquatic habitats, such as ponds, lakes, rivers, lagoons, estuaries, and open coastline; more widespread in winter.

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