Birds and wildlife
Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carboGroup: Cormorants and shagsUK Conservation status:GreenCormorant
How to identify
The Cormorant is a large, black waterbird whose size and colour make it very visible. With a reptilian neck, it has an almost prehistoric appearance. It is often seen standing with its wings held out to dry. Cormorants are supreme fishers which can bring them into conflict with fisherman and has seen them persecuted in the past. The UK holds internationally significant wintering numbers of cormorants.Call
Cormorant
Marco Dragonetti / xeno-canto
Key
- Resident
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