Wow! How will this Double-crested Cormorant swallow that big fish?

Double-crested Cormorants are relatives of frigatebirds and boobies and a common sight in Niagara. These solid, heavy-boned birds are experts at diving to catch small fish. It is a native Ontario species, and one which has been heralded as a conservation success story. Please subscribe to see more nature videos!
August 2023

[@capturingnaturewithsandip]

Nice capture. Thanks for sharing so wonderful video & big like

[@3DGmaing-nk8vp]

Amazing 😊😊

[@ultimatemexicano3535]

Amazing footage! That looks like a huge (do you know what kind?) fish the bird caught!
The fish was struggling, but the hungry Cormorant managed to fully consume (alive?!) it all okay? It looked like the unlucky thing was still desperately wriggling too!
I wonder, does the large fish stand any chance of escaping if eaten in that condition? Maybe it can turn around inside the elastic throat/stomach and has a chance of survival here.

[@DebbiesNatureVideos]

I think he caught a catfish. It's amazing how they can swallow something that large.