Which option best matches the double-crested cormorant?

• A. Very large, black back, pink legs
• B. Dark seabird, long neck, orange bill
• C. White head and tail, large raptor
• D. Large gull, pink legs, yellow bill with red spot

Answer: (B)

Recognize seabirds by color and silhouette. A double-crested cormorant is a dark, water-loving bird with a relatively long neck. The description that describes a dark seabird with a long neck and an orange bill captures that classic look, making it the best match. The other descriptions point to a raptor or a gull, which have very different shapes and color patterns, so they don’t fit as well.