The Double Crested Cormorant: Ultimate Fish Assassin

One of the most uniquely adapted birds in the Southeastern US, the double crested cormorant has found a way to exploit a niche using abilities that almost no other avian species has come close to matching!
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[@timsmith3621]

What I loved the most was getting a fantastic up-close look at the small hook on the end of the cormorant's bill. They sure are built for fishing.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

I was really glad to have gotten that shot, thanks for the support, Tim!

[@FollowThomas]

We have lots of Double-crested Cormorant here in Florida especially winter months. Cool birds. Thanks for this informative video. Nicely done 👍

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Nice! A good bit of this footage actually came from Florida in December. Thanks for the support :)

[@turkeyvulture2882]

The double crested cormorant reminds of the spinosaurus for some reason

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Oh yeah I didn't even think about that!

[@TheWildlifeBrothers]

Cormorants are such cool birds, and you did a great job explaining why! I love watching them hunt, it is truly one of the most unique hunting styles of any bird I know. Fantastic shots and editing as always, great work! - Harrison and Evan

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks guys, appreciate the support!

[@satchelsnowgw]

This title! I love it!!! Such a common bird species up here in New England to see in wetland ecosystems and near the ocean but always one of my absolute favorites to see! Such a unique predatory strategy and just absolutely beautiful birds! Awesome video as always Ben and once again the wealth of information that you have is something I always love tapping into and learning from!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks for the support Satchel! Yeah they are so much fun to watch, especially when they catch and swallow prey.

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

Interesting about Cormorant: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZiQo5V9YtGWjMU

[@listenerofnature7899]

That’s so cool! Cormorants are pretty unique birds. I didn’t know they produced pellets!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks Chris! Yeah they are pretty incredible, I also didn't know about the pellets until I started researching them for this video!

[@TrailoftheWildWild]

Great video! I always think these birds eyes are super cool to look at. They are such an amazing & highly specialized species. Great presentation as always, keep up the fantastic work!

[@gregorymiller2616]

First time I seen one of these birds I thought that they were snakes. It wasn't until I walked upon one and surprised the bird to see what they really are. Unlike a duck which floats on top of the water, the cormorant floats in the water below the surface.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Yeah it's crazy how perfectly adapted they are for a semi-aquatic lifestyle!

[@ogi-9346]

They are incredibly, They fly, they swim fast, they hunt underwater, They can hunt in freshwater and also saltwater, an incredibly animal

[@CrapkinsTheBrave]

A bunch moved into a local reservoir near me. They're neat to watch.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Free entertainment!

[@jkstudent222]

great video!!! nice high def footage

[@NatureBelgium]

Wonderfull video! Thanks for sharing this! Thats Amazing

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks so much for watching!

[@Bitter_Beauty_Music]

Huh, I don't think I've ever seen one before, though maybe I have from a distance and thought it was a duck.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

They do look like ducks from a distance, but once you get up close you can see the differences.

[@kisattiger]

Been seeing one in Princeton MA on my bus route this summer!!!

[@kayleneswenson6850]

I never knew that they any bird swam after prey. Great footage Ben!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Isn't that crazy?! Thanks for watching!

[@thebabbler8867]

There are many birds species that do so. Not just the cormorant.

[@Bison_2]

That's interesting my grandpa from China has tons of trained comorants that they use for fishing it's extremely interesting

[@frostiefrost5534]

I saw a double crested cormorant when I was fishing and had no idea what it was!

[@nadiabrook7871]

EXCELLENT video!! XXXX

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks so much Nadia!

[@hisdukeness3037]

I’m pretty sure this what I see in the small pond in my neighborhood.. I knew it wasn’t a duck or loon. Gonna get some binoculars

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Cool, let me know if you figure it out!

[@nickna694]

man i hate these things as a fisherman, i seen them wipe out a school of fish in less then 10 mins

[@seansartor]

Good info, NO underwater footage of the hunt ???

[@Nathan-ui2ih]

Beautiful bird 😮!!!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

It really is!

[@RAT-nl2nc]

just i love this video JUST WOW🦅

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed!

[@seerrees]

They also have sonar thats on par with some Dolphins and whales.

[@electricz5524]

I love birds

[@mathieuvanleeuwen7127]

I consider them a pest ; apex without much natural enemies.

[@ultimatemexicano3535]

Aw does the video no longer work?

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

It should still work, try refreshing the page!

[@ultimatemexicano3535]

No dice. 😭

[@exitar1]

They wipe out small ponds...