Great Cormorant,(Phalacrocorax carbo),also known as the Great Black Cormorant, head and beak close up display plumage, London, United Kingdom

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The Great Cormorant, (Phalacrocorax carbo), known as the great black cormorant across the Northern Hemisphere, the black cormorant in Australia, the large cormorant in India and the black shag further south in New Zealand, is a widespread member of the cormorant family of seabirds. A large and conspicuous waterbird, the cormorant has an almost primitive appearance with its long neck making it appear reptilian. It is often seen standing with its wings held out to dry. Regarded by some as black, sinister and greedy, cormorants are supreme fishers which can bring them into conflict with anglers and they have been persecuted in the past. The UK holds internationally important wintering numbers.

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Regents Park, London, UK
Photo credit: © Dominic Robinson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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