The Pelagic Cormorant is a small, slender cormorant of rocky Pacific coasts. It has a thin bill, a long neck and a glossy dark body; breeding adults show white flank patches and red facial skin. The species dives for fish and crustaceans close to the seafloor. It nests on narrow cliff ledges and sometimes on bridge structures. Its slim build and relatively straight neck help separate it from larger cormorants.
Locations where this species is supported by a dated first record, an unambiguous single-place outing or a reviewed assignment.
