Phalacrocoracidae Collection

Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) bursts through a school of Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) while hunting beneath an oil rig

Little pied cormorants (Phalacrocorax melanoleucos), Kangaroo Island, Australia

Phalacrocorax aristotelis, European shag
Plate 53 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Shags on Petersmann Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) in flight over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) squabbling with Little cormorant (Microcarbo / Phalacrocorax niger) Keoladeo national park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Little pied cormorant (Microcarbo melanoleucos) perched on branch protruding out of water. Eden NSW, Australia

Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) underwater, Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, April

Abstract patterns of reflected sky and clouds on the ocean with a silhouetted Red-faced cormorant (Phalarocorax urile) in flight, St. Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Alaska, USA, July

Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi), adult and two chicks. Beagle Crater, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) two heads showing above rock, Vardo, Norway March

Great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) in snow. Netherlands. January

Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) pair in courtship Puerto Pajas, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) swimming beneath an oil rig. Eureka Rig, Los Angeles, California, United States of America. North East Pacific Ocean

Brandt's cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) feeding on a bait ball of Sardines (Sardina sp)
Brandt's cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) feeding on a bait ball of Sardines (Sardina sp.) being followed by a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), Espiritu Santo Island

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Double-crested cormorant, Phalacrocorax auritus, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Double-crested cormorants, Phalacrocorax auritus, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Double-crested cormorant, Phalacrocorax auritus, drying wings, Stanley Park, British Columbia Date: 06/09/2007

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Pelicans sitting on tree, Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia Date: 12/08/2006

Galapagos flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) drying stunted wings after fishing, Fernandina Island, Galapagos, South America

Adult Shags (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) with young, gathered on rocks, Treshnish Isles, Southern Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) swimming on pond, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, The Netherlands, August

Young and adult Shags (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) gathered on rocks in the sea. Treshnish Isles, Southern Hebrides, Scotland, UK. Sea of Hebrides, North East Atlantic Ocean

Cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo) in early morning mist, Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen nature reserve, Netherlands, November

F. 47 Crested shag. New Zealand, 1772-75 (w / c)
5670826 F.47 Crested shag. New Zealand, 1772-75 (w/c) by Smith, Isaac (1753-1831); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: South Sea birds)

Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi), comoing ashore after fishing trip, Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands

F. 46 Shag of New Zealand that make their nest in trees, 1772-75 (w / c)
5670824 F.46 Shag of New Zealand that make their nest in trees, 1772-75 (w/c) by Smith, Isaac (1753-1831); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: South Sea birds)

A Great Cormorant at London Zoo in September 1927 (b / w photo)
3601561 A Great Cormorant at London Zoo in September 1927 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

F. 48 Shag. New Zealand & Staten Island, 1772-75 (w / c)
5670827 F.48 Shag. New Zealand & Staten Island, 1772-75 (w/c) by Smith, Isaac (1753-1831); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: South Sea birds)

Split-level of Cormorants (Phalacrocorax sp. ) standing on rocks with Sea lettuce (Ulva sp
Split-level of Cormorants (Phalacrocorax sp.) standing on rocks with Sea lettuce (Ulva sp.) seen underwater, Hussar Bay, Nigei Island, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Wildlife on the coast of Cape Hammond including Galapagos flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi), Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus) and Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)

Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi) coming ashore amongst crabs. Clearwater Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos. Sequence 3 of 3

King cormorants (Phalacrocorax atriceps) in courtship behaviour at their nest site. Saunders Island, Falkland Islands

Qinghai Lake shore with Great cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis) colony nesting on rocks. Qinghai Province, China. May 2009

Flightless Cormorant (Nannopterum / Phalacrocorax harrisi) with nesting material. Banks Bay, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, December

Cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo) squabbling over fish, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary. January

Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) hunts for a meal in a school of Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus), beneath an oil rig

Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) swallowing caught fish, Hungary January

Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) swallowing perch prey, Hungary, January

Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) and Great egret (Ardea alba) fighting over fish, Lake Csaj, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary, January

Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus), Florida, USA

A Blazing Red Sky At Sunset Silhouettes Hundreds Of Commorant Seabirds On A Rocky Island As Seen From The High Head Trail; Prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada

Cormorants on the rocks; Iveragh peninsula, county kerry, ireland

Australian Pied Cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius), Victoria, Australia

Brandts Cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) adult on nest with young, California, Canada

Pied Shag Karuhiruhi, Chatham Island Shag
Pied Shag Karuhiruhi, Phalacrocorax varius varius. Chatham Island Shag, Leucocarbo onslowi. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand

White-breasted cormorant -Phalacrocorax lucidus-, Wilderness National Park, South Africa

Little Pied Cormorant - gathers oil from its preen gland as it dries its wings after a fishing session
EL-1924 Little Pied Cormorant - gathers oil from its preen gland as it dries its wings after a fishing session. Phalacrocorax melanoleucos Cormorants do not have waterproof feathers

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Phalacrocoracidae: From European Shags to Flightless Cormorants" Majestic and resilient, the European shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) gracefully glides through the ocean waves, a true master of its domain. Brandt's cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) bursts through a school of Pacific fish, showcasing its remarkable hunting skills and agility. Kangaroo Island in Australia becomes a haven for little pied cormorants (Phalacrocorax melanoleucos), as they gather together in harmony against the backdrop of stunning natural beauty. Petersmann Island in Antarctica witnesses an enchanting spectacle as shags congregate on icy shores, creating an ethereal scene amidst the Polar Regions' serene landscapes. Brandt's cormorant indulges in a feast on a bait ball of Sardines while being closely followed by an intrigued California sea lion off Espiritu Santo Island in Baja California, Mexico – nature's captivating dance unfolds beneath the surface of the Sea of Cortez. With wings spread wide, a shag soars above the vast expanse of sea surrounding Great Saltee Island on Saltee Islands – an awe-inspiring display that epitomizes freedom and grace. A squabble ensues between a grey heron and little cormorant; their contrasting feathers create vivid patterns against lush greenery as they vie for territory dominance. Dive into Punta Vicente Roca near Isabela Island to witness underwater wonders – flightless cormorants effortlessly navigate aquatic depths with elegance unmatched by any other bird species. Abstract patterns emerge from reflected sky and clouds upon tranquil ocean waters, casting mesmerizing hues around silhouetted Red-faced cormorants - nature's artwork at its finest.