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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 Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Sep 4, 2022. Captured Aug 31, 2022 11:07 in Dover Foreshore, Kent Beach Rd, Dover TAS 7117, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/7.1
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO800
  • 500mm