Phalacrocorax Penicillatus Collection

Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) bursts through a school of Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) while hunting beneath an oil rig

Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) swimming beneath an oil rig. Eureka Rig, Los Angeles, California, United States of America. North East Pacific Ocean

Brandt's cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) feeding on a bait ball of Sardines (Sardina sp)
Brandt's cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) feeding on a bait ball of Sardines (Sardina sp.) being followed by a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), Espiritu Santo Island

Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) hunts for a meal in a school of Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus), beneath an oil rig

Brandts Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) adult on nest with young, California, Canada

Picture No. 11066932
Brandt's Cormorant perched on rock by the Pacific coast in breeding plumage February. southern California, USA. Date:

Picture No. 11066931
Brandt's Cormorant perched on rock by the Pacific coast in breeding plumage February. southern California, USA. Date:

Picture No. 11066930
Brandt's Cormorant in flight over the Pacific coast in breeding plumage February. southern California, USA. Date:

Picture No. 11066929
Brandt's Cormorant in flight over the Pacific coast in breeding plumage February. southern California, USA. Date:

Phalacrocorax penicillatus, Phalacrocorax pelagicus
Plate 412 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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"Phalacrocorax penicillatus: A Master of the Sea" Brandt's cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) bursts through a school of Pacific fish, showcasing its remarkable hunting skills. With precision and speed, this magnificent bird dives into the depths, emerging with a feast fit for royalty. Feeding on a bait ball of Sardines (Sardina sp. ), Brandt's cormorant is joined by a curious California sea lion (Zalophus californianus). Together, they create an awe-inspiring spectacle in Espiritu Santo Island, Baja California, Mexico. The Sea of Cortez becomes their playground as they indulge in nature's abundance. Undeterred by human structures, Brandt's cormorant fearlessly swims beneath an oil rig named Eureka Rig. Its adaptability shines as it navigates through man-made obstacles while continuing its quest for sustenance. In search of nourishment, Brandt's cormorant hunts amidst a bustling school of fish. In Washington State's Puget Sound, these majestic birds attract the attention of California sea lions circling around channel marker buoys. Nature intertwines harmoniously as different species coexist in this vibrant ecosystem. Nesting season brings joy to Brandt's Cormorants as adults tend to their young with utmost care and dedication. From California to Canada, these nests become sanctuaries where new life thrives under the watchful eyes of devoted parents. The beauty and resilience displayed by they can captured in breathtaking photographs that showcase their grace and power. Picture No. 11066932 reveals their elegance underwater while Picture No. 11066931 captures them soaring above the waves with unmatched agility. And finally, Picture No. 11066930 immortalizes their nesting rituals - a testament to the circle of life.