About the Pied Cormorant
The Australian pied cormorant, also known as the pied cormorant, pied shag, or great pied cormorant, is a medium-sized member of the cormorant family. It is found around the coasts of Australasia. In New Zealand, it is usually known either as the pied shag or by its Māori name of kāruhiruhi. Older sources may refer to it as the "yellow-faced cormorant".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Phalacrocorax varius |
| Species Codes | piecor1, PICO, PISH, GPCO, APCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pied Cormorant belong to?
The Pied Cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Pied Cormorant?
The Australian pied cormorant, also known as the pied cormorant, pied shag, or great pied cormorant, is a medium-sized member of the cormorant family. It is found around the coasts of Australasia. In New Zealand, it is usually known either as the pied shag or by its Māori name of kāruhiruhi. Older s...
Where can I report a Pied Cormorant sighting?
You can log sightings of Pied Cormorant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code piecor1, or on iNaturalist.
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