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CORMORANT BY JAMES BRIGITTE ADIL. CORMORANT. Length 27 inches wingspan : 50 inches Sexes similar Large, dark waterbird with a long, hooked bill and long tail. Long thin neck.
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Length 27 inches wingspan : 50 inches Sexes similarLarge, dark waterbird with a long, hooked bill and long tail.Long thin neck
Pale throat and chest darkening Pale underneathBrownish back and upperwingsLooks like birds crow-duck, shag, water turkey.
Entirely black plumageSmall white plumes on head during breedingLoons are similar on the water Separable by the shape and color of the gular areas
Habitat- North America Preference of Environment-Marine and inland waters
BehaviorFeeds during the day, swimming and diving for fish.Perches with its wings outspread.Made its nest on twigs
DietFish, crustaceous and amphibians from fresh water and catch prey underwater.
EnemiesFishermen.Protected throughout the year by provincial statue in Nova Scotia.
Relationship with peopleSome people consider it like a bad bird, extensive damage to aquaculture facilities and ornamental fish.Disturb fish breeding, contribute to the spread of diseases and parasites.
SOURCES • http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i1200id.html • http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mnh/nature/nsbirds/bns0028.htm • http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/phalacrocorax/p._auritus$narrative.html