Viral cormorant diving in Samos

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“The cormorant came to see today how people dive” is noted in the description of the video recorded in Samos

He “melts” the internet with the video of the cormorant dives in Samos.

The seabird is seen in the video, which was posted on social media, enjoying the sea at an island beach, swimming and diving, which was captured on a waterproof camera.

The footage of the lovable bird diving, diving and then popping its head back up to the surface of the sea is particularly impressive and smile-inducing.

“The cormorant came to see how people dive today” is noted in the description of the video

It is a common seabird, also found in the Greek area.

Found in many places in Europe, Asia and Africa and on the East Coast of North America, the scientific name of the species is Phalacrocorax carbo and it includes 6 subspecies.

Its length ranges from 77-94 cm and with a wingspan that can reach 121-149 cm. It has a long tail and a white chin, while the adult individuals in the breeding season acquire white spots on the thighs and white plumage on the head. A characteristic feature of the cormorant is its easily distinguishable yellow neck. Young individuals are generally lighter in color.

It usually lives near the sea, in lagoons, lakes and rivers. In winter it migrates to the South along the coasts.

In Greece we can meet him in the Winter as he comes from Northern and Eastern Europe to Greece, mainly in the Thermaic and Saronic gulfs but also in some lakes, such as Mikri Prespa, Kerkini and Orestiada. It is also found in the Delta of Axios. He is often seen sitting on posts and rocks near the sea or in lakes and rivers with his wings spread out to dry them. Excellent swimmer and good fisherman.

It nests in trees and rocks near wetlands, making its nest out of seaweed, but sometimes inland. It lays 3-4 eggs in the spring, which both parents spin for 28-31 days. In some countries cormorants are used by fishermen as fishing aids.

SOURCE: SKAI.GR with information from wikipedia

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