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Phalacrocorax auritus
This is a large waterbird with a stocky body, long neck, webbed feet and hooked bill. Plumage is dark with a scaled appearance on the back. Its body length is about 70–90 cm (28–35 in) long, with a wingspan of between 114–123 cm (45–48 in).
Wetlands, rivers, swamps, and shorelines.
Spotted on Feb 22, 2008
Submitted on Mar 20, 2012
2 Comments
Another great one! lol!
beautiful shot of an under-appreciated bird