The Pelagic Cormorant is one of 4 species in the Urile genus which all inhabit the northern Pacific Ocean. The others are Brandt's, Red-faced and the extinct Spectacled Cormorant. The Pelagic Cormorant is normally found on the ocean, but during breeding season they build nests in seaside cliffs and can easily be seen there. I saw my first ones in San Diego, but I got much better looks when in Oregon where they were nesting on cliffs at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
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