Great cormorant or Black shag (Phalacrocorax carbo). Adult. Distribution: Widespread, except for South America. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: IYPX 📷: Photo by shivainc via Pixabay 2021 The photo shows a large, black seabird with a long neck and a hooked beak. Its plumage is glossy black with a white patch on its throat. During breeding season, adults also develop white patches on their thighs. These birds are known for holding their wings out to dry after dives.

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