The cormorant is a seabird that inhabits both freshwater and oceanic environments. They are a wide-spread species that often roost in groups.
Cormorants are black-feathered birds with cerulean eyes that match the waters they feed in. They hunt for fish by diving and can reach speeds of over 30 mph.
Their plumage is semi-waterproof which helps give them the weight needed to dive to deeper depths. Sometimes, cormorants have been observed to swallow pebbles and stones to reach bottom-dwelling fish then regurgitate the rocks before eating.
Because their feathers are permeable to water, they must sun the moisture from their wings to dry off.
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