I agree that it looks like a Black-faced Cormorant but am surprised,
John, that you used to see them at Bawley Point. My reading of the
various databases is that there are few, if any, confirmed observations
of that species north of about Tuross Head.
Regards - David
On 17/03/2016 7:11 AM, John Harris wrote:
> Hi Julie ,
> Looks like Black faced Cormorant to me which is indeed bigger than little
> pied. Beak looking light is just a trick of the light. Paleishness around
> face is probably breeding plumage which is streaky when seen perfectly but
> mostly just makes them lghter around the face and neck.
> That's. My opinion anyway. Used to see them at Bawley point.Cheers
> John
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> Hi all,
>
> I saw this cormorant in tassie today and was hoping someone could help me
> with the id. Initially i thought little pied juvenile but it seemed bigger.
> The pale bill made me think pied but i really dont know. Apparently pied is
> uncommon here so probably not likely. Could it be a young blackfaced? I've
> never seen a pied or black faced ...
>
> Cheers
> Julie
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