Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Habitat
Wetlands, floodplains; Mainly fresh; less frequently marine water of eastern and coastal western Australia.
Breeding
Breeds in colonies throughout year. Three to five eggs; chalky blue. Incubation about 28 days by both sexes. Young fledge in about 7 weeks.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, wide variety of fish; crustaceans and insects.
Details
Common Name: |
Great Cormorant, Black Cormorant |
Scientific Name: |
Phalacrocorax carbo |
Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Pelecaniformes |
Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
700-900 mm. |
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