A Day in the Sun is a photograph by Charlene Adler which was uploaded on December 22nd, 2023.
A Day in the Sun
Cormorant sunning in the trees at the South Padres Island Birding Center in Texas.
Cormorants are a group of aquatic birds containing about... more
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A Day in the Sun
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Charlene Adler
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Photograph - Photography
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Cormorant sunning in the trees at the South Padres Island Birding Center in Texas.
Cormorants are a group of aquatic birds containing about 40 different species. In some areas, these birds are also known as “shags.” The different species come in a variety of shapes and sizes, which can range in size from less than a pound to over ten pounds! They have special adaptations for catching fish, with long, slightly hooked beaks to help them grip their prey.
Most cormorant species are relatively similar in body shape. They have mostly black or dark colored feathers, but some birds are black and white. Like many other aquatic species, these birds have long, curved necks that they use to reach below the surface to snag fish as they attempt to escape.
To further aid in capturing slippery fish, cormorants have long beaks that have a sharp hook at the end. Finally, to better move through the water, these birds have webbed feet.
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December 22nd, 2023
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