About the Black-faced Cormorant
The black-faced cormorant, also known as the black-faced shag, is a medium-sized member of the cormorant family. Upperparts, including facial skin and bill, are black, with white underparts. It is endemic to coastal regions of southern Australia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Phalacrocorax fuscescens |
| Species Codes | blfcor1, BFCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Cormorant belong to?
The Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Cormorant?
The black-faced cormorant, also known as the black-faced shag, is a medium-sized member of the cormorant family. Upperparts, including facial skin and bill, are black, with white underparts. It is endemic to coastal regions of southern Australia....
Where can I report a Black-faced Cormorant sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Cormorant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfcor1, or on iNaturalist.
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