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Oceania
Streaked Cormorant
Phalacrocorax varius
About this species
Native to Oceania, the Streaked Cormorant thrives in coastal habitats and belongs to the Phalacrocoracidae family. It is recognised by its distinctive plumage and call.
The Streaked 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 Endangered, 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.