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Oceania
African Cormorant
Microcarbo magellanicus
About this species
Native to Oceania, the African Cormorant thrives in coastal habitats and belongs to the Phalacrocoracidae family. It is recognised by its distinctive plumage and call.
The African Cormorant is part of the order Suliformes and the Phalacrocoracidae family. Its preferred habitat is coastal, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Near Threatened, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Oceania.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Phalacrocoracidae family and Suliformes order.