About the Red-faced Cormorant
The Red-faced Cormorant (Urile urile) 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 refcor 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 urile |
| Species Codes | refcor, RFCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-faced Cormorant belong to?
The Red-faced Cormorant (Urile urile) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Red-faced Cormorant?
The Red-faced 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 Red-faced Cormorant sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-faced Cormorant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code refcor, or on iNaturalist.