Species BirdsBrandt's Cormorant

Brandt's Cormorant

Urile penicillatus

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Illustration of Brandt's Cormorant (Urile penicillatus)

Brandt's Cormorant is a large, dark seabird with a long neck and a distinctive blue eye. A memorable fact is that it often dives to great depths to catch fish, using its webbed feet for propulsion.

Habitat
Coastal waters and rocky shorelines.
Diet
Feeds mainly on fish and invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon

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