(DRAFT) - Taxonomy
                          Species cormorant, double-crested
                                 Species Id M040024
                                   Date 26 AUG 96



TAXONOMY

NAME - cormorant, double-crested OTHER COMMON NAMES - ELEMENT CODE - 04/05/84 AOU CODE - 03/05/87 03/23/88 CATEGORY - Birds PHYLUM AND SUBPHYLUM - Chordata, CLASS AND SUBCLASS - Aves, ORDER AND SUBORDER - Pelecaniformes, FAMILY AND SUBFAMILY - Phalacrocoracidae, GENUS AND SUBGENUS - Phalacrocorax, SPECIES AND SSP - auritus, floridanus SCIENTIFIC NAME - Phalacrocorax auritus floridanus AUTHORITY - Lesson TAXONOMY REFERENCES - 624, 2484 and 88 COMMENTS ON TAXONOMY - Bent (1922) classified it under the order Steganopodes *2484* Taxonomy - 1
                                  (DRAFT) - Status
                          Species cormorant, double-crested
                                 Species Id M040024
                                   Date 26 AUG 96



STATUS

Coded Status Nongame-Protected Federal Migratory State endangered Existing, FMP exists REFERENCES FOR STATUS - 758 and 999 COMMENTS ON STATUS - Has been classified state endangered or threatened in some midwestern states *4153*; considered a pest by commercial fishermen for taking commercial fish species, but unsubstantiated *4142,4167,4166,4165* Casual Breeder along the coast. Abundant transient near coast, rare elsewhere.*8511* Status - 1
                               (DRAFT) - Distribution
                          Species cormorant, double-crested
                                 Species Id M040024
                                   Date 26 AUG 96



DISTRIBUTION

References on County Occurrence - AO1, CB1, CB2, CB3, 059, 093, 099, 103, 115, 119, 133, 153, 179, 193, 510, 550, 610, 650, 700, 710, 740, 800, 810 and 999 References on Seasonal Occurrence - Transient; irregular, local winter resident and common summer visitor near coast; rare transient in piedmont, mountain, and valley regions *700* Peak counts occur at Chincoteague during fall.*8511* References on County Abundance - AO1, CB1, CB2, CB3, 059, 093, 099, 103, 115, 119, 133, 153, 179, 193, 510, 550, 610, 650, 700, 710, 740, 800, 810 and 999 REFERENCES FOR HYDROLOGIC UNIT CODES - AO1, CB1, CB2, CB3, 059, 093, 099, 103, 115, 119, 133, 153, 179, 193, 510, 550, 610, 650, 700, 710, 740, 800, 810 and 999 OTHER DISTRIBUTION REFERENCES FOR OTHER DISTRIBUTION - H Comments on Distribution - Abundant transient near coast and common summer visitor. Rare elsewhere.*8511* Distribution - 1
     

HABITAT ASSOCIATIONS

HABITAT - Aquatic *88* REFERENCES FOR SAF TYPE - 6600, 4679 and 88 LAND USE - Barren Land Bare Exposed Rock Water Bays and Estuaries Chesapeake Bay Atlantic Ocean Coastal Waters Forest Land Deciduous Forest Land Wetland Forested Wetland Lakes Evergreen Forest Land REFERENCES FOR LAND USE - 2484, 4155, 4147, 4150, 4156, 4165, 4158 and 4153 NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY CODES NWI NWICLS NWIMOD NWISPEC Lacustrine, littoral OW0 Estuarine, subtidal UB1 Marine, subtidal UB2 Palustrine FO5 REFERENCES FOR NWI - 6600, 4961, 4158, 4679, 2484, 88, 4147, 4142, 4156, 4165 and 4153 COMMENTS ON HABITAT ASSOCIATIONS - Nests in cypress, cottonwood, and birch trees; roosts in trees *2484, 4147,4150* ANIMAL/PLANT SPECIES ASSOCIATIONS - 51580 Mallophaga Ticks Mites Nematodes Digenia Cestodes Acanthocephala Bacteria Flies 4158 REFERENCES FOR SPECIES ASSOCIATIONS - 1901, 1802, 1086, 2004, 1869, 1791, 1993, 1756, 1913, 1740, 4152, 4144 and 4161 COMMENTS ON SPECIES ASSOCIATIONS - Diseases and parasites: general reference *1901*; bacterial: cholera *1802*, salmonella *1086*; viral: hemorrhagic enteritis *2004*; helminths:nematodes *1869,1971,1993*; digenea, cestodes, nematodes, acanthocephala *1756*; ectoparasites: lice, mites, ticks, flies *1913* Habitat Associations - 1 POTENTIAL NATURAL VEGETATION - 101 Oak - Hickory - Pine Forest (Quercus-Carya-Pinus) 065 Northern Cordgrass Prairie (Distichlis-Spartina) 103 Southern Floodplain Forest (Quercus-Nyssa-Taxodium) REFERENCES FOR PNV - 700 and 624 ECOREGION - Southeastern Mixed Forest: Flat Plains Southeastern Mixed Forest: Irregular Plains Southeastern Mixed Forest: Plains with Hills REFERENCES FOR ECOREGION - 700 AND 624 Habitat Associations - 2
                                (DRAFT) - Food Habits
                          Species cormorant, double-crested
                                 Species Id M040024
                                   Date 26 AUG 96



FOOD HABITS

TROPHIC LEVEL - Carnivore REFERENCES FOR TROPHIC LEVEL - 4142 and 4156 LIFESTAGE FOOD FOOD PART General Anguilliformes Not Specified General Perciformes Adult stage General Clupeiformes Adult stage General Pleuronectiformes Not Specified General Atheriniformes Adult stage General Cypriniformes Adult stage General Siluriformes Adult stage General Gasterosteiformes Adult stage General Batrachoidformes Not Specified General Salmoniformes Not Specified General Gadiformes Not Specified General Osteichthyes Adult stage General Malacostraca Adult stage General Crustaceans Adult stage General Squid, Octopus Adult stage General Molluscs Adult stage General Salientia Adult stage General Amphibia Adult stage General Animals Adult stage Important Anguilliformes Adult stage Important Clupeiformes Not Specified Important Perciformes Adult stage Important Cypriniformes Adult stage Important Osteichthyes Not Specified Important Animals Not Specified Juvenile See Comments; Food See Comments Juvenile Anguilliformes Not Specified Juvenile Perciformes Not Specified Juvenile Cypriniformes Not Specified Juvenile Siluriformes Adult stage Juvenile Clupeiformes Adult stage Juvenile Gasterosteiformes Not Specified Juvenile Osteichthyes Adult stage Juvenile Animals Adult stage Adult Anguilliformes Not Specified Adult Perciformes Adult stage Adult Clupeiformes Adult stage Adult Pleuronectiformes Not Specified Adult Atheriniformes Adult stage Adult Cypriniformes Adult stage Adult Siluriformes Adult stage Adult Gasterosteiformes Adult stage Adult Batrachoidformes Not Specified Adult Salmoniformes Not Specified Adult Gadiformes Not Specified Food Habits - 1 (DRAFT) - Food Habits Species cormorant, double-crested Species Id M040024 Date 26 AUG 96 LIFESTAGE FOOD FOOD PART Adult Osteichthyes Adult stage Adult Malacostraca Adult stage Adult Crustaceans Adult stage Adult Squid, Octopus Adult stage Adult Molluscs Adult stage Adult Salientia Adult stage Adult Amphibia Adult stage Adult Animals Adult stage REFERENCES FOR GENERAL FOOD - 2484, 88, 4147, 4142, 4156, 4165 and 4167 REFERENCES FOR IMPORTANT FOOD - 4167, 88, 4156 and 4142 REFERENCES FOR ADULT FOOD - 2484, 88, 4147, 4142, 4156, 4165 and 4167 REFERENCES FOR JUVENILE FOOD - 2484, 88, 4147 and 4142 COMMENTS ON FOOD - Species feeds almost exclusively on marine fisheries such as shad, herring, sunfish, black bass. COMMENTS ON JUVENILE FOOD - Nestlings feed on semi-digested liquids, then semi-digested solids regurgitated by parents *2484,88* Food Habits - 2
                         (DRAFT) - Environment Associations
                          Species cormorant, double-crested
                                 Species Id M040024
                                   Date 26 AUG 96



ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS

G = General A = Adult LIM = Limiting RA = Resting Adult J = Juvenile FA = Feeding Adult RJ = Resting Juvenile BA = Breeding Adult FJ = Feeding Juvenile P = Pupae L = Larvae E = Egg RL = Resting Larvae FL = Feeding Larvae
LIFESTAGE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS G Biodegradable Organics: Specified in Comments G Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Mud or silt G Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Sand G Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Gravel G Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Rubble G Aquatic Habitat Zonation: Shallows with emergent vegetation [littoral zone] G Aquatic Habitat Zonation: Dimly-lighted region without emergent vegetation G Aquatic Habitat Zonation: Open water [pelagic zone] G Water Depth Preference: Less than 1 ft. G Water Depth Preference: 1-5 ft. G Water Depth Preference: 5-10 ft. G Water Depth Preference: 10-25 ft. G Water Depth Preference: 25-50 ft. G Terrestrial Features: Cliffs/ledges G Terrestrial Features: Depressions G Terrestrial Features: Bare ground G Coastal Features: Rocky offshore islands G Coastal Features: Vegetated offshore islands G Aquatic Features: Specified in Comments G Inland Wetlands: Inland open fresh water G Inland Wetlands: Wooded swamps G Coastal Wetlands: Sounds and bays G Decaying trees/Other Plants: Specified in Comments G Aquatic/Terrestrial Ecotones: Woodland/water G Other species [list in comments] G Hardwood Forest: Birch G Hardwood Forest: Other species [list in comments] G Percent Canopy Closure of Preferred Trees: Specified in Comments G Average Height of Overstory Trees: Specified in Comments LIM Aquatic Features: Specified in Comments LIM Biodegradable Organics: Specified in Comments LIM Average Height of Overstory Trees: Specified in Comments LIM Coastal Features: Rocky offshore islands LIM Coastal Features: Vegetated offshore islands LIM Inland Wetlands: Wooded swamps LIM Aquatic Habitat Zonation: Shallows with emergent vegetation [littoral zone] LIM Terrestrial Features: Bare ground LIM Terrestrial Features: Depressions LIM Aquatic/Terrestrial Ecotones: Woodland/water LIM Water Depth Preference: Less than 1 ft. Environment Associations - 1 (DRAFT) - Environment Associations Species cormorant, double-crested Species Id M040024 Date 26 AUG 96 LIFESTAGE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS LIM Water Depth Preference: 1-5 ft. LIM Water Depth Preference: 5-10 ft. LIM Water Depth Preference: 10-25 ft. LIM Water Depth Preference: 25-50 ft. LIM Terrestrial Features: Cliffs/ledges LIM Vegetations Successional Stage: Bare rock E Biodegradable Organics: Specified in Comments RJ Hardwood Forest: Other species [list in comments] RJ Terrestrial Features: Bare ground FA Aquatic Habitat Zonation: Shallows with emergent vegetation [littoral zone] FA Aquatic Habitat Zonation: Dimly-lighted region without emergent vegetation FA Aquatic Habitat Zonation: Open water [pelagic zone] FA Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Gravel FA Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Rubble FA Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Mud or silt FA Water Depth Preference: Less than 1 ft. FA Water Depth Preference: 1-5 ft. FA Water Depth Preference: 5-10 ft. FA Water Depth Preference: 10-25 ft. FA Coastal Features: Reefs FA Bottom Type [Aquatic]: Sand FA Coastal Wetlands: Sounds and bays RA Hardwood Forest: Other species [list in comments] RA Hardwood Forest: Birch RA Aquatic Habitat Zonation: Open water [pelagic zone] RA Coniferous Forest: Specified in Comments BA Biodegradable Organics: Specified in Comments BA Substrate: Rocks BA Substrate: Wood BA Substrate: Plants BA Relation to Substrate: Occurs on substrate [not penetrating] BA Aquatic Habitat Zonation: Shallows with emergent vegetation [littoral zone] BA Water Depth Preference: Less than 1 ft. BA Water Depth Preference: 1-5 ft. BA Terrestrial Features: Cliffs/ledges BA Terrestrial Features: Depressions BA Terrestrial Features: Bare ground BA Coastal Features: Reefs BA Coastal Features: Rocky offshore islands BA Coastal Features: Vegetated offshore islands BA Aquatic Features: Specified in Comments BA Inland Wetlands: Inland open fresh water BA Inland Wetlands: Wooded swamps BA Aquatic/Terrestrial Ecotones: Woodland/water BA Coniferous Forest: Specified in Comments BA Hardwood Forest: Birch BA Hardwood Forest: Other species [list in comments] BA Average Height of Overstory Trees: Specified in Comments BA Vegetations Successional Stage: Bare rock REFERENCES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - 88, 2484, 4147, 2488, 4159, 4143, 4148, 4162, 4163, 4160, 4157, 4142, 4150, 4156, 4154, 4165, 4158, 4153 and 4161 Environment Associations - 2 (DRAFT) - Environment Associations Species cormorant, double-crested Species Id M040024 Date 26 AUG 96 REFERENCES FOR LIMITING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - 2484, 2488, 4143, 4147, 4148, 4150, 4153, 4154, 4157, 4158, 4159, 4160, 4161, 4162, 4163, 4165 and 88 REFERENCES FOR FEEDING ADULT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - 2484, 88, 4142 and 4159 REFERENCES FOR RESTING ADULT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - 88, 4147, 4150 and 4158 REFERENCES FOR RESTING JUVENILE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - 88, 2484, 4147, 4150 and 4158 REFERENCES FOR EGG ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - 2488, 4143, 4148, 4163 and 4157 COMMENTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS - Known to breed on rocky reefs and small islands of small inland freshwater lakes *2484*; mining effluents and pesticide toxicity discussed by sources *2488,4143,4148,4162,4163,4160,4157*; nest trees reported 10-20 meters tall *4147*; known to nest in spruce trees *4158*; will nest in cottonwood and cypress trees *624,4147*; overstory canopy, nesting; standing water, any; flowing water, any;dead trees or limbs, nesting; open canopy, nesting *88*; cottonwood, birch, willow, spruce, cypress *2484,4147,4150,4158* COMMENTS ON RESTING ADULT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - Roosts in cottonwood,cypress, and spruce trees *88,4147,4150,4159* COMMENTS ON BREEDING ADULT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - Known to breed on rocky reefs and islets of freshwater lakes *2484*; effects of pesticides on breeding adults is discussed *2488*; nest in cypress, cottonwood, birch,willow, and spruce trees *2484,4147,4150,4158*; nest trees average 10-20 m in height *4147*; breeds in coastal regions of southern U.S., New England, Labrador, Nova Scotia, and northern lakes of U.S. *624,2484* COMMENTS ON RESTING JUVENILE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - Nestlings in birch, cottonwood, cypress, or spruce trees, or on ground *88,4147,4150,4158,2484* COMMENTS ON FEEDING JUVENILE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - Food regurgitated by parents *2484,4142,4147* COMMENTS ON EGG ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC_ - Effects of pesticides on eggs given by sources *2488,4143,4148,4157* Environment Associations - 3
                               (DRAFT) - Life History
                          Species cormorant, double-crested
                                 Species Id M040024
                                   Date 26 AUG 96



LIFE HISTORY

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Medium-sized cormorant, bill has large nail, transverse rear margin of pouch straight or nearly so and well posterior to line perpendicular to rear corner of eye, tail graduated (12 feathers), back feathers broad (not lanceolate), sexes similar, length 29-36 inches, wingspread 54 inches, weight 6 lbs *88*; REPRODUCTION: breeding season December-October, peak April-June *88*; incubation period 24.5 to 30 days, may start with laying of 1st to 3rd egg *88,4147*; breeding behavior colonial, monogamous, detailed by sources *2484,88*; minimum breeding age 3, rarely 2 years *88*; clutch size 3-4, range 2-5 eggs *2484,88,4159,4147*; BEHAVIOR: territoriality = breeding season, over nest site and adjoining perch *88,4145*; daily periodicity = diurnal *88*; migration = breeding/wintering *88,758,2484*; foraging strategy/sites = dive from surface, swim underwater near surface or deeper using feet for propulsion, usually bottom feeder, opportunistic, prefer schooling prey, prefer littoral zone in inland waters, prefer flat sand or mud bottoms of coastal waters, also rocky reefs, symbiotic feeding relationship with mergansers, egrets, and pelicans *2484,88,4142,4144,41565*; nest site = rocky or vegetated coastal islands, on bare ground among boulders, on cliff tops, or in trees; also on inland freshwater lakes with swampy regions, in live or dead trees, on islands, or rocky reefs; will accept artificial nesting platforms; nests may have no structure or may be large structures of sticks, seaweed, kelp, lined with feathers, grasses, and bark; may use old nests or those of great blue herons (Ardea herodias) *2484,88,4159,4155,4147,4158,4165,4150*; development of young = altricial, able to leave nest at 5-6 weeks, fledge at about 10 weeks, development of endothermy and energy expenditure discussed by first three sources *4146,4149,4164,4147,2484,88*; parental care of young = both parents incubate and feed, nestlings are brooded by shading *2484,88,4147*; ORIGIN: native-non breeder *700,88*; POPULATION PARAMETERS: mortality = egg 34%, related to nest position in colony and protection afforded by habitat versus defense behavior *4159,4147,4154,4165*; juvenile mortality is discussed *4159*; AQUATIC/TERRESTRIAL ASSOCIATIONS = use nests built by great blue herons (Ardea herodias) and share nest trees with that species *4155,2484,4147*; predators of eggs/young = gulls, crows, and ravens *4147,4154* REFERENCES FOR LIFE HISTORY- 700, 88, 2484, 758, 4159, 4155, 4147, 4149, 4144, 4146, 4150, 4153, 4156, 4154, 4164, 4165, 4167, 4158 and 4145 Life History - 1
                           (DRAFT) - Management Practices
                          Species cormorant, double-crested
                                 Species Id M040024
                                   Date 26 AUG 96



MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

RESULT MANAGEMENT PRACTICE Beneficial Controlling pollution [thermal, chemical, physical] Beneficial Proper handling and placement of overburden and spoil materials Beneficial Restricting/regulating human disturbance of populations Beneficial Restricting/regulating human use of habitats Beneficial Predator control Beneficial Creating/maintaining snags Beneficial Maintaining large trees for denning, nesting, or roosting Beneficial Providing artificial nesting/spawning sites Beneficial Maintaining unique or special habitat features [wetlands, caves, Beneficial Developing/maintaining water holes, ponds, potholes, etc. Beneficial Developing/maintaining submerged brush, timber, debris, etc. Beneficial Maintaining/protecting riparian habitats Beneficial Developing/maintaining freshwater marsh Beneficial Developing/maintaining/protecting wetlands Beneficial Controlling sedimentation Beneficial Controlling water levels Beneficial Controlling undesirable vertebrate species Beneficial Controlling undesirable plant species Adverse Applying pesticides Adverse Applying insecticides Adverse Underground mining Adverse Creating impoundments Adverse Constructing/maintaining bulkheads, seawalls, and dikes Adverse Draining wetlands, marshes, ponds, lakes Adverse Construction of navigational improvements [dams, locks, etc.] Adverse Dredging Adverse Applying herbicides REFERENCES FOR BENEFICIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - 4961, 4158, 507, 4690, 4452, 4679, 4143, 4148, 4162, 4163, 4160, 4157, 88, 2488, 4147, 4154, 4150, 4166, 4145 and 4153 REFERENCES FOR ADVERSE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - 4961, 4158, 507, 4690, 4679, 4143, 4148, 4162, 4163, 4160, 4157, 2488, 4147, 4154, 4150, 4166 and 4165 Management Practices - 1
                                   (DRAFT) - References
                            Species cormorant, double-crested
                                    Species Id M040024
                                      Date 26 AUG 96



     

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