StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height72 cm
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"Pied Cormorants have special eye membranes that protect their vision underwater while hunting fish."
Field Guide
Pied Cormorant
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The Pied Cormorant is a striking large waterbird with bold black and white plumage. These elegant birds are common along Australia's coastlines and inland waterways. Their distinctive appearance and fishing habits make them one of our more recognisable waterbirds.
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