About the Pelagic Cormorant
The pelagic cormorant, also known as Baird's cormorant or violet-green cormorant, is a small member of the cormorant family Phalacrocoracidae. Analogous to other smallish cormorants, it is also called the pelagic shag occasionally. This seabird lives along the coasts of the northern Pacific; during winter it can also be found in the open ocean. Pelagic cormorants have relatively short wings due to their need for economical movement underwater, and consequently have the highest flight costs of any bird.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Urile pelagicus |
| Species Codes | pelcor, PECO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pelagic Cormorant belong to?
The Pelagic Cormorant (Urile pelagicus) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Pelagic Cormorant?
The pelagic cormorant, also known as Baird's cormorant or violet-green cormorant, is a small member of the cormorant family Phalacrocoracidae. Analogous to other smallish cormorants, it is also called the pelagic shag occasionally. This seabird lives along the coasts of the northern Pacific; during ...
Where can I report a Pelagic Cormorant sighting?
You can log sightings of Pelagic Cormorant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pelcor, or on iNaturalist.
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