| Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) (aka Great Cormorant) |
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The Cormorant is found in suitable habitat throughout most of Europe, Asia, in Australia and New Zealand and in eastern North America. It is found on coasts and on lakes, swamps, rivers and other aquatic habitats whether salt or fresh water. |
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It is black with a bluish-green gloss and a tinge of bronze on the wings. The bare skin at the base of the mandible is yellow surrounded by white. This looks clearer during the breeding season when the plumage also acquires a white thigh patch as can be seen in the first photo. Here the bird is holding out its wings to dry after a session of fishing. | |
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It feeds on fish and is regarded as a pest by many anglers particularly where it congregates in large numbers on inland waters. | |
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