Baird's cormorant

The Pelagic Cormorant , also known as Baird's Cormorant, is a small member of the cormorant family Phalacrocoracidae. Analogous to other smallish cormorants, it is also called Pelagic Shag occasionally. This seabird lives along the coasts of the northern Pacific; during winter it can also be found in the open ocean.

Picture of the Baird's cormorant has been licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution.
Original source: Mike Baird from Morro Bay, USACamera location
Author: Mike Baird from Morro Bay, USACamera location

The Baird's cormorant is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

also known as Baird's Cormorant, is a small (25"-29", 64-74 cm long) member of the cormorant family found on the coasts of the northern Pacific. The Pelagic Cormorant's USA range includes the Pacific shore from Alaska to the Baja peninsula in Mexico. More

Order : Pelecaniformes
Family : Phalacrocoracidae
Genus : Phalacrocorax
Species : pelagicus
Authority : Pallas, 1811