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Large cormorant found nearly worldwide.
Not listed
Indigenous: Wungayawaa, Wurungayawaa, Black Shag, Cormorant, Shag, Black Cormorant
At a glance
FamilyCormorants and Shags
SizeGiant
RarityCommon
HabitatCoastlines, harbours, offshore waters, estuaries, headlands, beaches, and large inland water when conditions suit.
Best timeMost reliable in Victoria from January.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Jorge Leitão
Range map
Range map
5851visible hotspots
263525visible records
6states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Breeding adults show circular white patch on flanks.
Behavior
Note large size, white patch on throat, and lack of crest.
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