Great Cormorant

Unnoticed biodiversity

Identification

Common name: Great Cormorant
Latin name: Phalacrocorax carbo
Length: 77–94 cm
Distinguishing features: black body and head; slightly hooked beak with a yellow base, surrounded by white patches; black legs and feet
Habitat: aquatic
Diet: fish
Status: Least Concern in the Ile-de-France region
Nesting period: March to August

Seen in the garden

A Great Cormorant has been repeatedly observed flying over the round Grand Bassin.

This large web-footed bird is mainly present in Paris in autumn and winter, near water bodies.

It is a rare sight in the garden. It sometimes perches on old trees with its wings held out to dry its plumage.

The Great Cormorant dives into the Seine to catch fish to eat.

Great Cormorant - various calls at a winter resting place

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Did you know?

The Great Cormorant is a species capable of diving up to ten metres deep.
Its eyes can adjust to see under water, helping them to catch prey.

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