Its a Cormorant but which kind? (2 Viewers)

[LoneGranger]

Spotted this bird on a freshwater loch in Scotland earlier in the year. There was a bit of debate as to which sub species this bird belonged to. I am no expert and am wondering what people on this forum think, Phalacrocorax carbo carbo or Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis?

 

[HouseCrow]

stunning photo!

I would think carbo, as the 90 degrees rule appears to not be met (but the photo angle makes measuring it impossible, I think), also the location favors carbo, also the broadish white\salmon throat spot.

but I am no expert either
cheers
G
see for more on the subject: Chapter 6: Paradise regained - The Sound Approach

 

[Butty]

Can you give the date, please? Thanks.

Great cormorants vary. It's a great cormorant.

 

[LoneGranger]

Can you give the date, please? Thanks.

Great cormorants vary. It's a great cormorant.

March 5th 2023.

 

[LoneGranger]

stunning photo!

I would think carbo, as the 90 degrees rule appears to not be met (but the photo angle makes measuring it impossible, I think), also the location favors carbo, also the broadish white\salmon throat spot.

but I am no expert either
cheers
G
see for more on the subject: Chapter 6: Paradise regained - The Sound Approach

Thanks for that link. Really useful.