double-crested cormorant
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dou·ble-crest·ed cormorant
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Definition of double-crested cormorant
: a North American cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) of which the breeding adults have a tuft of feathers on each side of the head
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The Big Lake Wildlife Management Area is a nesting area for dozens of species of ducks, Canada geese, double-crested cormorants, shorebirds, gulls, pelicans and other waterfowl, according to the state's FWP. — David Williams, CNN, "Thousands of birds killed in a Montana hailstorm," 23 Aug. 2019 Big Lake Wildlife Management Area's lake and surrounding wetlands serve as the nesting areas for dozens of species of ducks, Canada geese, double-crested cormorants, shorebirds, gulls, pelicans and other waterfowl, the agency said. — Fox News, "SEE IT: Thousands of birds killed during hailstorm at Montana wildlife preserve," 20 Aug. 2019 There were also 22 double-crested cormorants, two bald eagles, two American kestrels, 11 Eastern wood-pewees, and 23 red-eyed vireos. — BostonGlobe.com, "Bird sightings," 29 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'double-crested cormorant.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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