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Phalacrocorax melanoleucos
Photo by Tannin
Photographed on the coast of Victoria, Australia.

Identification

50-60cm. Black above and white below.

Distribution

Australia

Taxonomy

Habitat

Open waterways and coast.

Behaviour

Diet includes aquatic animals, from insects to fish.

The nest is a flat platform of sticks, lined with green leaves and is usually placed in a tree. Both adults share in egg incubation and care of the 3-4 young.


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