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wings. It was a male in magnificent plumage. Another male bird was seen the 

 same day, but no females were observed, nor were other nests found. 



"The nest examined was a heavy structure of sticks and twigs, lined with gray 

 moss (Tillandsia usneoides). It contained four much incubated eggs. I am aware 

 of no previous record of the bird breeding north of South Carolina. In June, 



FIG. 27. WATER-TURKEY. 



1904, I again found the Anhinga on Orton Pond, three birds being observed, but 

 no nest found. It would not be surprising if the Water-Turkey should be found 

 breeding in suitable localities in Brunswick and New Hanover counties, although 

 much hunting for them by H. H. Brimley and myself has thus far been without 

 further results."- PEARSON. 



1O. FAMILY PHAI_ACROCORACID>. CORMORANTS 



But one genus of this family exists in North Carolina, and is represented in the 

 State by one species with two geographical races. Cormorants are large black or 

 dark-brown birds, with short, stout, legs and long, heavy necks. The beak is long 

 and sharply hooked. As a rule, they are maritime, but they also frequent bodies of 

 fresh water. They procure their living by diving and pursuing their prey under 

 water. 



