A field study at two storage lakes, Lake Cargelligo and Lake Brewster, in south-western New South Wales found that the introduced common carp made up over half of its food intake.
Not listed
Indigenous: Bonbon, Jiliwirid, Gungurl, Wurrjawayawaya, Arrawuwarrg, Little Black Shag, Cormorant, Shag
At a glance
FamilyCormorants and Shags
SizeLarge
RarityCommon
HabitatIt is a predominantly freshwater species, found in bodies of water inland and occasionally sheltered coastal areas.
Best timeMost reliable in New South Wales from September to February.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by James Lambert
Range map
Range map
200approx hotspots
575532approx records
7states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
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.
Gallery
Regional timing
Queensland
Northern Territory
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory