Little Black Cormorant (Phalacrocorax sulcirostris) [XC722523]
by James Lambert from Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (near Sydney), Council of the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (call)
Little Black Cormorant (Phalacrocorax sulcirostris) [XC138197]
by James Lambert from Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia (call)
Nest
A platform of sticks and debris, in a tree, on a bush, often in same tree as Little Pied Cormorant (Microcarbo melanoleucos) and Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster). Breeds in large colonies.
Eggs (Guide)
Upto 6, usually 4; chalky green; oval; about 48 x 32 mm. Incubation: 3 - 4 weeks; by both sexes.
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