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Small all-black cormorant with green eyes.
Not listed
Indigenous: Bonbon, Jiliwirid, Gungurl, Wurrjawayawaya, Arrawuwarrg, Little Black Shag, Cormorant, Shag
At a glance
FamilyCormorants and Shags
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatCoastlines, harbours, offshore waters, estuaries, headlands, beaches, and large inland water when conditions suit.
Best timeMost reliable in New South Wales from September to February.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by James Lambert
Range map
Range map
7967visible hotspots
567486visible 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
Much smaller than Great Cormorant, and lacks that species’ yellow/white face.
Behavior
Often forms large flocks both in the air and while foraging on the water. Abundant along coasts and inland waterways.
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