Breeding adult © Brad Sale eBird S60204853 Macaulay Library ML 179497171
Nonbreeding adult © Kalin Ocaña
Nonbreeding adult/immature © Holger Teichmann
Breeding adult © Stephen Davies
Nonbreeding adult © Stephen Davies
+ 3
© Kathleen Keef
© Kathleen Keef

kapinmerimetso Phalacrocorax capensis

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Identification

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A medium-sized, glossy, marine cormorant that is frequently seen in enormous foraging flocks offshore; also dominates rocky coastal roosting sites. Combination of its rounded crestless head, orange throat pouch, and stunning turquoise eye easily identifies adults. Non-breeding and immature plumages are duller, but size and head shape are characteristic. It is the default marine cormorant within its range and forages in much deeper waters than other cormorants.

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