Seward, Alaska
Thanks to Rich and Dave for
verifying the ID as RED-FACED CORMORANTS.
Despite the National Geographic
portrayal of a small red face in winter, Rich emailed that their facial skin
fades to a dull yellow color similar to the dull yellow or horn color of the
basal ¾ of the bill. Both he and Dave thought the thicker, pale bill was the
key, with its slightly larger size and thicker neck nailing the ID as
Red-faced.
Happy Birding and Happy
Thanksgiving!
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic Bird Report
Reporter
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