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Yellow-faced Comorant (1 Viewer)

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Hi,

I saw this bird near Kaikoura ( NZ ).
I suppose Yellow-faced Comorant ( Phalacrocorax varius ) ?

Best regards
Dieter
 

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Yes, this is a Pied Cormorant, Phalacrocorax varius. The only other "pied" cormorant is the Little Pied, which has a short yellow bill, and lacks yellow in front of the eye.
 
Pied Comorant

Tui said:
Yes, this is a Pied Cormorant, Phalacrocorax varius. The only other "pied" cormorant is the Little Pied, which has a short yellow bill, and lacks yellow in front of the eye.
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Thank You Tui for Your Quick help.


Best regards
Dieter
 

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