The blue-eyed cormorant is a fishing bird, diving to depths of more than 80 feet in search of prey. Webbing between its toes turns its feet into large paddles for pursuing prey underwater. A sharp nail on the tip of the beak helps the bird grasp prey.
Blue-eyed Cormorant
Phalacrocorax atriceps
Fact File
Where to see them: Wings of the World
Length: 2.3 to 2.4 ft
Weight: 4.8 to 6 lbs
Habitat: Coastal cliffs and shores
Diet: Fish, crustaceans, and other marine invertebratesVideo
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