The name “cormorant” applies to a large variety of birds worldwide. According to the USDA Wildlife Service, there are 30 different species of cormorants, both flighted and flightless, around the globe. The flightless cormorants inhabit the Galapagos Islands only. Many reliable sources currently place cormorants in the Pelecaniformes order of birds, which also includes gannets, pelicans, boobies and great frigates. Of course, […]![]()
