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Double-crested cormorant

Phalacrocorax auritus

Description:

The double-crested cormorant looks like a snake's head when he swims low in the water. Likes to fan out his wings for sunning. Black bird with orange colored throat patch.

Habitat:

This double-crested cormorant was spotted in the marsh at Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Anahuac, Texas

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mary.gallo.m
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mary.gallo.m

Texas, USA

Spotted on Feb 25, 2014
Submitted on Feb 26, 2014

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