Double Crested Cormorant

A double-crested cormorant stands poised on a rough perch, its long neck arched in a graceful S. The glossy black plumage reveals subtle green and bronze iridescence, with each feather rendered in crisp detail. Its hooked bill and vivid turquoise eye form a striking focal point, giving an alert, watchful expression. Fine droplets cling to its body, suggesting a recent dive. The softly blurred background isolates the bird, emphasizing its sleek, sculptural form and calm, solitary presence.