| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / CormorantDoubleCrested
BIRD GALLERY - Water Birds Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Double-Crested Cormorant
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| Scientific Name: | Phalacrocorax auritus
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| Body Length & Habitat: | 33 Inches / Bays, Lakes & Rivers
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| Comment: | This bird usually remains silent except in nesting colonies where it will grunt like a pig. It swims and dives for fish food. Upon emerging from the water, it will perch on stumps and characteristically spread its wings to dry them.
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