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Double-crested Cormorant (breeding)

Phalacrocorax auritus

Description:

Long necked, long billed with hook on tip. Orange throat pouch. Breeding male will have will grow tufts behind the eyes. From the 3 species of cormorants in the area, this one is the only one found also inland.

Habitat:

Found in coastal waters and lakes. Most large bodies of water deep enough for the bird to dive.

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Jellis
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Jellis

Berkeley, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 10, 2013
Submitted on Mar 11, 2013

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