Quick Facts
Type: Bird
Diet: Carnivore: Fish, insects, crustaceans, amphibians
Average lifespan: 6 years
Average size: Length: 34 in.; Wingspan: 18–39 in.
Average weight: 3–5.5 lb.
Did You Know?
Cormorants dive into the ocean to catch their food, but their feathers are not waterproof, so they must stay on land afterwards to let their wings dry out.
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Last updated: November 9, 2018