Common Name Double-crested Cormorant Scientific Name Phalacrocorax auritus General information Cormorants lack the oil glands that other birds have so their wings don't repel water well. Because of this, they perch with their wings half open to dry in the sun. Entire flocks may be seen perched with their wings drying in this manner. The adults fly with a slight crook in their necks.
Immature birds are brownish with tan to whitish breasts and necks.
Their bills are long and hooked at the end. They have webbed feet. Their legs are situated towards the back of their body, which reduces their resistance as they swim under water. Open water habitats, in both fresh and salt-water areas. Snakes, turtles, bobcats, raccoons and birds of prey could feed on the eggs and young fledglings.