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Pied Cormorant - Phalacrocorax varius A solitary Cormorant North Island New Zealand Australian Pied Cormorant,New Zealans,Phalacrocorax varius,Pied Cormorant Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Pied Cormorant - Phalacrocorax varius

A solitary Cormorant North Island New Zealand

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The Australian Pied Cormorant is a medium-sized member of the cormorant family. It is found around the coasts of Australasia. In New Zealand it is usually known either as the Pied Shag or by its Māori name of Karuhiruhi. Older sources may refer to it as the "Yellow-faced Cormorant".

Similar species: Sulids
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Oct 29, 2020. Captured Feb 8, 2019 11:32.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO125
  • 140mm