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Double Crested Cormorant

Phalacrocorax auritus

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Field Notes

Description:

Dark feathers, shorter neck than an anahinga. Orange bill. Fishes underwater and then spreads its wings to dry in the sun

Habitat:

Found on inland lakes and streams.

Notes:

I hope I have the right one.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Atul
the bodies of these birds are not waterproof so after a dive these birds are generally seen spreading out their wings to dry them up
Atul
it is a cormorant for sure but cant say if its a double crested variety, the crests are seen only in breeding adults
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PublishedMay 4, 2011

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