The cormorant es a completely black bird, with webbed feet that indicate its swimming and diving skills. He is a great fisherman and can be seen diving in lakes and in the sea looking for fish and other small aquatic animals that make up his food. They are also usually seen at the water's edge with their wings spread, to dry in the sun. Measures between 58 and 73 centimeters in length. They can be seen flying over the Campus of Praia Vermelha in "V", in huge flocks, which can reach more than 100 individuals in the summer period.