StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height80 cm
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"Despite weighing up to 3.7 kilograms, Great Cormorants can dive to depths of 1 meters and stay underwater for nearly a minute when hunting."
Field Guide
Great Cormorant
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The Great Cormorant is the largest of Australia's cormorants. This sleek, mostly black waterbird cuts a commanding figure when perched on coastal rocks or inland waterways throughout Australia. With its powerful build and regal posture, it's often seen striking a distinctive silhouette with wings spread wide to dry after diving expeditions.
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