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Pied cormorant

Phalacrocorus varius

Description:

A black waterbird with white face and neck. These are noted for diving for fish and are quite shy.

Habitat:

In a communal gathering of many waterbirds, on the edge of a rocky outcrop in Beaumaris.

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3 Comments

MartinL
MartinL 12 years ago

Yes, I thought it was only drying its wings, but it is looking rather bossy =)

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 12 years ago

Looks like they are all being told-off for their chip-eating habit ! - nice picture

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Nice picture,

MartinL
Spotted by
MartinL

3193, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Mar 12, 2012
Submitted on Mar 12, 2012

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