BAIRD CORMORANTS. 
123b. Phcilacrocorax pelagicus resplendens. 28 inches. 
This smaller Cormorant breeds on the Pacific coast from 
Washington south to Mexico. It is not nearly as common as 
the former species and not inclined to breed in colonies with 
the others, but is more secluded. 
Nest.—Their nest building is very similar, using the rocks 
and cliffs on which to place their nests mostly, and very sel¬ 
dom building in trees. Their eggs are much smaller, averaging 
2.20 x 1.40. 
RED-FACED CORMORANT. 
124. Phcilacrocorax urile. 32 inches. 
The plumage of this species differs from the above chiefly 
in having the forehead bare. Their breeding habits are the 
same as other members of the family. That the Cormor¬ 
ants are expert fishermen may be seen from the fact that 
the Chinese tame them to catch fish for them, placing a 
ring about their necks to prevent their swallowing the fish. 
Nest.—The nesting places of these as well as other mem¬ 
bers of this family are very filthy, being covered with ex¬ 
crement and the remains of fish that are strewn about their 
nests (2.50 x 1.50). 
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