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Phalacrocorax pelagicus

Photo by Marysan
Photographed: Grays Harbor Co., Washington, USA.

[edit] Identification

64-74 cm long. Black-body with a metallic gloss, magenta facial skin, white patches on flanks, throat pouch and face red. Sexes similar.

[edit] Distribution

Alaska to the Baja peninsula in Mexico.

[edit] Taxonomy

[edit] Habitat

Offshore and inshore waters.

[edit] Behaviour

Dives into sea for food.

It uses the same nest for several years; it is made of seaweed, grass and cemented together with its own guano. These nests can reach 5-6 feet in height.

[edit] External Links

• View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages