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All About Birds: Cormorant (22 Pics)

#10 Cormorants are excellent swimmers and divers, they have an excellent reaction.

They can hold their breath underwater for up to 2 minutes. They also have such a quality as cunning.

#11 Often they drive all the fish in shallow water to make it easier for themselves to choose the specimens they like.

The life expectancy of birds in natural conditions is 6 years, in captivity - up to 20.

#12 Antarctic Shag

Length coverage - 0.75 m. Wingspan - 1.25 m. Weight - 2.5 - 3 kg. The plumage is contrasting. The back, wings, and cheeks are painted black.

The rest of the body is white. During the mating season, a crest appears on the crown of the head, and the eyelids and skin around the eyes acquire a bright blue color.

Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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