About the Great Cormorant
The Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) is a species of bird in the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), within the order Suliformes. This family contains 34 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grecor when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Phalacrocorax carbo |
| Species Codes | grecor, GRCO, BLSH, GBCO, WBCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Cormorant belong to?
The Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Great Cormorant?
The Great Cormorant is a member of the Cormorants and Shags family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Great Cormorant sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Cormorant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grecor, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cormorants and Shags 34 species
More Birds in Order Suliformes
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