About the Pallas's Cormorant
The Pallas's Cormorant (Urile perspicillatus) 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 palcor1 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 | Urile perspicillatus |
| Species Codes | palcor1, PACO, SPCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pallas's Cormorant belong to?
The Pallas's Cormorant (Urile perspicillatus) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Pallas's Cormorant?
The Pallas's 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 Pallas's Cormorant sighting?
You can log sightings of Pallas's Cormorant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code palcor1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cormorants and Shags 34 species
More Birds in Order Suliformes
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