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Australian Pied Cormorant - Phalacrocorax vafius Resting after a fishing venture. Australia,Australian Pied Cormorant,Birds Mornington,Eamw birds,Geotagged,Phalacrocorax varius Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Beautiful species! Posted 3 years ago

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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 Ernst
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Uploaded Jan 25, 2022. Captured in 133 C783, Safety Beach VIC 3936, Australia.