Cormorants have a prehistoric appearance to them and, in fact, have some qualities that are very "bird 1.0" about them. For instance, unlike most birds that feed on fish in inland waters, cormorants don't have waterproof feathers. As a result they have to spend a lot of time in the sun, drying their feathers, between hunting runs. That's why I was lucky enough to see this specimen perched on a rock in Central Park a few weeks ago.
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