Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Suliformes · Phalacrocoracidae
About
The great cormorant, also known as just cormorant in Britain, as 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. It breeds in much of the Old World, Australasia, and the Atlantic coast of North America.
Fun Fact
Cormorants lack the waterproofing oils of other diving birds, and spread their wings to dry after each dive in their characteristic 'cruciform' pose.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found mainly in Atlantic waters and nearby inland areas, on northwestern European coasts, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Greenland, and on the northeastern seaboard of North America.
Diet
Feeds on fish caught through diving.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance