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Little Black Cormorant

Phalacrocorax sulcirostris

Description:

The Little Black Cormorant is a small, slim, totally black cormorant with a greenish sheen to the back and a slender grey hooked bill

Habitat:

The Little Black Cormorant is mainly found in freshwater wetlands, but will sometimes be found on sheltered coastal waters, and can use relatively small, deep water bodies. It is strongly aquatic, seldom being seen on dry land, but is often seen resting on rocks, jetties and other perches in water.

Notes:

Spotted today, This little guy was drying his wings on a warm sunny morning.

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SeanWeekly
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SeanWeekly

New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on Sep 13, 2012
Submitted on Sep 13, 2012

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