Double-Crested Cormorant

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The Double-crested Cormorant is a dark waterbird often seen swimming low in the water or resting with its wings spread. It inhabits both freshwater and coastal environments across North America, diving to pursue fish beneath the surface. Adults have orange-yellow facial skin, while young birds are generally browner. The small head crests that give the species its name are most apparent during breeding. Colonies may form in trees or on relatively isolated ground near productive fishing areas.

Reference: Cornell Lab of Ornithology: All About Birds

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