Cormorant

A cormorant is a type of aquatic bird that belongs to the family Phalacrocoracidae.

There are about 40 species of cormorants and shags, which are found in coastal and inland waters around the world.

Cormorants have dark feathers, long and hooked bills, webbed feet, and short wings.

They are excellent divers and fish-eaters, catching their prey by plunging from the surface.

They often spread their wings to dry them after diving, as their feathers are not fully waterproof.

Cormorants nest in colonies on trees, cliffs, or islets.

Some of the most common species of cormorants are the great cormorant, the double-crested cormorant, and the little black cormorant.

Cormorants have been used by humans for fishing in some parts of the world, such as China and Japan.

Cormorants are also the inspiration for a free display type family developed by Christian Thalmann.

Cormorants are a group of aquatic birds that live in various habitats around the world.

They are mostly associated with oceans, but some species also inhabit freshwater environments, such as rivers, lakes, and swamps.

Cormorants hunt for fish by diving from the surface and using their webbed feet and long, hooked beaks to catch their prey.

They nest in colonies on cliffs, trees, or islets near the water.

Some of the most common species of cormorants are the great cormorant, the common shag, the flightless cormorant, and the pygmy cormorant.

The cormorant is a master of the sea
It plunges deep to find its prey
It glides and twists with agility
It emerges with a fish to eat

The cormorant is a lover of the shore
It rests on cliffs or branches high
It spreads its wings to warm its core
It watches the waves with a keen eye

The cormorant is a wonder of the sky
It flies with power and speed
It soars and swoops with a cry
It joins its flock in a graceful lead

The cormorant is a bird of many skills
It adapts to different habitats
It survives in harsh and mild
It is a marvel of nature's craft

• Cormorants are found in many parts of the world, except for the central Pacific islands.
  They nest in colonies on trees, cliffs, or islets near the shore.

• Cormorants can vary in size and weight, depending on the subspecies.
  The largest cormorant is the great cormorant, which can measure up to 100 cm (39 in) in length and weigh up to 5 kg (11 lb).
  The smallest cormorant is the pygmy cormorant, which can be as little as 45 cm (18 in) in length and weigh only 340 g (12 oz).

• Cormorants have a distinctive appearance that has been compared to a sea raven or a prehistoric reptile.
  Their name comes from the Latin word corvus marinus, which means "sea raven".