Great cormorants have an impressive ability to swallow large prey whole. They maneuver the fish in their beak, flipping it headfirst to ensure a smooth passage down the throat. The expandable esophagus allows them to accommodate surprisingly big meals, and once swallowed, strong digestive acids take care of the rest. No chewing required—just a skillful toss and a gulp!
Phalacrocorax carbo
Shot with:
Canon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
600mm | 1/3200 | f/6.3 | ISO5000