Order: Gannets Family: Phalacrocoracidae Genus: Phalacrocorax Species: Phalacrocorax pelagicus Introduction Pelagic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pelagicus) is a large water bird but the smallest of the other species of cormorants. This species has a slender neck and body with a thin bill. … Continue Reading →
Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae Genus: Haliaeetus Species: H. leucocephalus Introduction The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucophalus) is a striking aerial predator of the North American continent. Now the U.S. National Bird, it graced the skies above it’s homeland well before any… Continue Reading →
Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoracidae Genus: Phalacrocorax Species: Phalacrocorax penicillatus
Order: Suliformes Family: Phalacrocoraidae Genus: Phalacrocorax Species: Phalacrocorax auritus Introduction The Double-crested Cormorant Phalacrocorax auritus (DCCO) is the most common cormorant seen on The Evergreen State College (TESC) campus coastline. The Brandt’s and Pelagic Cormorants are a rare sighting on the beaches… Continue Reading →
