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Cormorants6 Bird Species
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Brandt's CormorantSimilar in length, but slightly slimmer overall than Double-crested Cormorant. In flight, they hold their necks straighter; neck and head more streamlined than Double-crested. Adults are all black. During nesting season, they show some greenish iridescence, a bright azure blue throat pouch, and may h more... Length: 80 cm Wingspan: 120 cm |
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Double-crested CormorantThe size of a small goose with a long neck and moderately long square tail. Rides much lower in water than waterfowl because feathering is less water-repellent. The bill is rather thin and has a slight hook at the tip. Gets its name from two rows of lateral crown feathers that are only present during more... Length: 75 cm Wingspan: 130 cm |
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Great CormorantLarge mostly black water bird. Head large and blocky. Long and sturdy bill with hooked tip. Dark feet; relatively short, square tail. Breeding adults mostly black. Sides of head have white plumes. Yellow (bare skin) gular pouch is bordered by white throat feathering. Upper parts somewhat glossy, with more... Length: 91 cm Wingspan: 160 cm |
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Neotropic CormorantLooks like a miniature Double-crested, with yellow throat patch and base to the noticeably shorter bill. All black adults have a diagnostic narrow white border around the yellow throat and may show several short white plumes on the cheek during the nesting season. Immatures are darker brown below tha more... Length: 65 cm Wingspan: 100 cm |
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Pelagic CormorantThis species is recognized by its small slender build and overall dark coloring. The long snake-like neck is held straight in flight. The small head sports a pencil-thin bill. In breeding plumage, shows short crests on the crown and the nape, and thin white plumes along the neck. Red facial skin is l more... Length: 51 cm Wingspan: 99 cm |
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Red-faced CormorantThis species most closely resembles Pelagic Cormorant, with which it often associates. Red-faced Cormorants have thicker necks and slightly thicker bills. On adults, red facial skin covers the forehead and surrounds the eyes. The bill is yellowish, with blue at the gape. Red-faced shares the greenish more... Length: 71 cm Wingspan: 117 cm |
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Brandt's Cormorant
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Double-crested Cormorant
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Great Cormorant
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Neotropic Cormorant
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Pelagic Cormorant
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Red-faced Cormorant
3 Photographs
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Non-vegetated Areas0 species |
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Salt Water |
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Brandt's CormorantPhalacrocorax penicillatus |
Open Ocean, Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Rocky Shores, Coastal Cliffs, Beaches |
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Double-crested CormorantPhalacrocorax auritus |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Rocky Shores, Saltmarshes, Suburban/residential Landscapes, Sewage Treatment Plants, Fresh Water Marshes, Lakes Resevoirs, Ponds and Rivers, Southern Wooded Swamps |
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Great CormorantPhalacrocorax carbo |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Rocky Shores, Coastal Cliffs, Lakes Resevoirs |
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Neotropic CormorantPhalacrocorax brasilianus |
Estuaries and Bays, Saltmarshes, Fresh Water Marshes, Lakes Resevoirs, Ponds and Rivers |
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Pelagic CormorantPhalacrocorax pelagicus |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Rocky Shores, Coastal Cliffs |
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Red-faced CormorantPhalacrocorax urile |
Open Ocean, Inshore Waters, Rocky Shores, Coastal Cliffs |
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Human-altered Areas |
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Double-crested CormorantPhalacrocorax auritus |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Rocky Shores, Saltmarshes, Suburban/residential Landscapes, Sewage Treatment Plants, Fresh Water Marshes, Lakes Resevoirs, Ponds and Rivers, Southern Wooded Swamps |
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Fresh Water |
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Double-crested CormorantPhalacrocorax auritus |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Rocky Shores, Saltmarshes, Suburban/residential Landscapes, Sewage Treatment Plants, Fresh Water Marshes, Lakes Resevoirs, Ponds and Rivers, Southern Wooded Swamps |
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Great CormorantPhalacrocorax carbo |
Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Rocky Shores, Coastal Cliffs, Lakes Resevoirs |
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Neotropic CormorantPhalacrocorax brasilianus |
Estuaries and Bays, Saltmarshes, Fresh Water Marshes, Lakes Resevoirs, Ponds and Rivers |
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Grassland and Scrubland0 species |
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Forest and Woodlands0 species |
