Phalacrocoracidae Collection (page 3)

Cormorants -Phalacrocorax- on a rock on the Pacific coast at Piedras Blancas, California, United States

Red-legged cormorant -Phalacrocorax gaimardi- on nest, Coquimbo Region, Chile

Great Cormorant -Phalacrocorax carbo-, landing, Germany

Great Cormorant -Phalacrocorax carbo-, Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan, India

Flightless Cormorant or Galapagos Cormorant -Phalacrocorax harrisi-, Narborough Island, Galapagos Islands

Imperial Shags or Antarctic Cormorants -Phalacrocorax atriceps-, pair feeding their chicks, Jougla Point, Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Imperial Shag or Antarctic Cormorant -Phalacrocorax atriceps-, fledged young bird, Jougla Point, Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Great Cormorant -Phalacrocorax carbo- with its wings spread, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Little Cormorants -Phalacrocorax niger- perched on a tree, nature reserve near Godahena, Galle region, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Little Cormorant -Phalacrocorax niger- perched on a tree, nature reserve near Godahena, Galle region, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Great Cormorants or Great Black Cormorants -Phalacrocorax carbo- perched on a tree, Oesinghausen, Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

European Shag -Phalacrocorax aristotelis-, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

Cape Cormorant -Phalacrocorax capensis-, adult flying, landing, colony, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Cape Cormorant or Cape Shag -Phalacrocorax capensis-, adult on rock, stretching its wings, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Cape Cormorants -Phalacrocorax capensis-, colony, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Great Cormorant -Phalacrocorax carbo-, swimming, Germany

Cormorants -Phalacrocorax carbo- and nests on dead branch, Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka, South India, India, South Asia, Asia

Common Cormorants -Phalacrocorax carbo- on a sand bank near Walvis Bay, Erongo Region, Namibia

Cape Cormorant -Phalacrocorax capensis-, in flight, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

White-breasted Cormorant -Phalacrocorax carbo Lucides-, in flight, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Cormorants on the rocks
Iveragh peninsula, county kerry, ireland

Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse and cormorant colony on an island in the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina, South America

Cormorant colony on an island at Ushuaia in the Beagle Channel (Beagle Strait), Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina, South America

Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) adult, non-breeding plumage, standing on rock at edge of water, Sri Lanka, February

Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) sub-adult, in flight over sea, Panama City, Panama, November

Pelagic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pelagicus) three adults, non-breeding plumage, and juvenile, standing on coastal rocks, MacKerricher State Park, North California, U.S.A. February

Great Cormorant. Phalacrocorax Carbo. Europe. Italy. Lazio. Parco Nazionale del Circeo

Side view of a Common Cormorant with its wings raised whilst it is standing on a rock

Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) perched on a rock spreading its wings and raising its head, side view

Phalacrocorax perspecillatus, spectacled cormorant
Phalacrocorax perspecillatus is an extinct species of cormorant, discovered in the Bering Sea. It became extinct c. 1850

Phalacrocorax magellanicus, rock shag
Ff. 105. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated Pelecanus magellanicus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Phalcrocorax carunculatus, rough-faced shag
Ff. 104. Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated Pelecanus carunculatus and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Phalacrocorax auritus, double-crested cormorant
Plate 252 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Vulpes vulgaris, fox and cormorant designs
Drawing 28 Vol 2 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1876. (Two separate negatives)

Phalacrocorax penicillatus, Phalacrocorax pelagicus
Plate 412 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Double-crested cormorants, Phalacrocorax auritus, Stanley Park, British Columbia

Rusting shipwreck at low tide
Rusting shipwreck. Cormorants (family Phalacrocoracidae) perching on a rusting shipwreck at low tide. Photographed off the coast of Cape Agulhas, South Africa

Cormorant, 17th century artwork
Cormorant on a coast in China, 17th century artwork. Cormorants are coastal seabirds that feed on fish, and are found worldwide

Shags and penguins on Petersmann Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Little Black Cormorants - resting in exposed rocks in river. Widespread, occurring in estuarine
ASW-4820 Little Black Cormorants - resting in exposed rocks in river. Bells Rapids, Perth, Western Australia. Phalacrocorax sulcirostris Alan J. S

Reed Cormorant drying wings and preening after fishing. Occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa
ASW-4706 Reed Cormorant drying wings and preening after fishing. Sam Knott Nature Reserve, nr Grahamstown, South Africa. Phalacrocorax africanus Alan J. S

Reed Cormorant with wings open, on nest. Occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa
ASW-4705 Reed Cormorant with wings open, on nest. Sam Knott Nature Reserve, nr Grahamstown, South Africa. Phalacrocorax africanus Alan J. S

Reed / Long-tailed Cormorant - perched in tree after fishing (Pied Kingfisher perched below)
ASW-4659 Reed / Long-tailed Cormorant - perched in tree after fishing (Pied Kingfisher perched below). Andries Vosloo Kudu Reserve - nr Grahamstown - Eastern Cape - South Africa

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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.