Double-crested Cormorant
Phalacrocorax auritus
Propelled by its paddle-like webbed feet, the double-crested cormorant
dives underwater to chase fish and snap them up in its hooked bill.
Resurfacing, the bird flips the fish into the air and swallows it
headfirst. Upon emerging, the cormorant stands with wings spread out to
dry.
Fact file:
Length: 1.2 to 3 ft
Weight: 2.6 – 5.5 lbs
Habitat: Ponds, lakes, rivers, and coastal waters
Diet: Fish and other aquatic animals
Current Range: North America