Phalacrocorax - Wikipedia
WEBPhalacrocorax is a genus of fish-eating birds in the cormorant family Phalacrocoracidae. Members of this genus are also known as the Old World cormorants . [1]
Great cormorant - Wikipedia
WEBThe great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), known as the black shag or kawau in New Zealand, formerly also known as the great black cormorant across the Northern Hemisphere, the black cormorant in Australia, and the large cormorant in India, is a widespread member of the cormorant family of seabirds.
Cormorant - Wikipedia
WEBThe great cormorant ( Phalacrocorax carbo) and the common shag ( Gulosus aristotelis) are the only two species of the family commonly encountered in Britain and Ireland [2] and "cormorant" and "shag" appellations have been later assigned to different species in the family somewhat haphazardly.
Double-crested Cormorant Identification - All About Birds
WEBThe gangly Double-crested Cormorant is a prehistoric-looking, matte-black fishing bird with yellow-orange facial skin.
Brandt's Cormorant - U.S. National Park Service
WEBJun 22, 2021 · Brandt’s cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) is one of 40 species of large seabirds from the family Phalacrocoracidae. The average Brandt’s cormorant stands 79 cm tall, about the size of a typical human toddler, with a …
Phalacrocoracidae - Cormorants and Shags - Birds of the World
WEBMar 4, 2020 · 7. Genera. 40. Species. Account. Habitat. Diet and Foraging. Breeding. Conservation Status. Systematics History. Revision History. This content is available …
Great Cormorant - Phalacrocorax carbo - Birds of the World
WEBMar 4, 2020 · Phalacrocorax carbo (Linnaeus, 1758) PROTONYM: Pelecanus Carbo Linnaeus, 1758. Systema Naturæ per Regna Tria Naturæ, Secundum Classes, Ordines, Genera, Species, cum Characteribus, Differentiis, Synonymis, Locis.
Cormorant | The Wildlife Trusts
WEBScientific name: Phalacrocorax carbo. The cormorant is an excellent fisher. It is most easily spotted when it is perched, stretching its wings out in the sun to dry after a dive. The UK holds internationally important wintering numbers of cormorant.
ADW: Phalacrocorax carbo: INFORMATION
WEBPhalacrocorax carbo great cormorant. By Tanya Dewey. Geographic Range. Habitat. Physical Description. Reproduction. Lifespan/Longevity. Behavior. Communication and Perception. Food Habits. Predation. Ecosystem Roles. Economic Importance for Humans: Positive. Economic Importance for Humans: Negative. Conservation Status. Other Comments. Contributors
Great Cormorant - eBird
WEBGreat Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo. LC Least Concern. Sign in to see your badges. Identification. POWERED BY MERLIN. Listen. + 2 more audio recordings. Large cormorant found nearly worldwide. Note large size, white patch on throat, and lack of crest. Breeding adults show circular white patch on flanks.
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