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What does a bird of the san Nicolas island eat?

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There are 2 types of birds that live on the island. one is the western gull. they feed in pelagic environments and in intertidal environments.

At sea they take fish and invertebrates like krill, squid and jellyfish. They cannot dive and feed exclusively on the surface. On land they feed on seal and sea lion carcasses, as well as cockles, starfish, limpets and snails in the intertidal zone. They also feed on human food and refuse, in human-altered habitats including landfills, and taking food from people at marinas and beaches.

The other type of bird that lives on the island is a Brandt's cormorant. They feed on small fish from the surface to sea floor. They can dive using there feed for propulsion. They can dive over 120 feet deep. During breeding season, the adults have a blut throat patch. This species nest on the ground or on rocky outcroppings.

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