Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus)

Other Names (World)
Japanese Cormorant, Temminck's Cormorant

Family
Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants)

Size
81 - 92 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Temminck & Schlegel, 1850)

Habitat
Prefers rocky coasts, but may also visit coastal lagoons and estuaries.

Range (Guide)

China (mainland), Japan, North Korea (B), Russia (Asian), South Korea, Taiwan (China).

Population
Estimated population is 25,000 - 100,000 (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
A gruff 'guwaa', deep rolling 'guwawawa' or 'gurururu' at colonies.

Subspecies
Synonymous with Phalacrocorax filamentosus. May form superspecies with Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo).

No subspecies.

References
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