"Crow Duck" is a fairly accurate description, as the cormorant appears to be a cross between a crow and a duck. A dark bird, it has a long black neck with a brightly colored beak. Both the male and the female look similar, the major difference being during mating season, when the "crests" on the head of the male become apparent. Cormorants are often observed extending their long black wings (approximately 50 inches) to dry. This photo was taken today in St. John's.   Submitted By: Jim Costello