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Phalacrocorax varius

Pied Cormorant at Fairlight, NSW

Phalacrocorax varius at Fairlight, NSW - 9 Mar 2023
Phalacrocorax varius at Fairlight, NSW - 9 Mar 2023
Phalacrocorax varius at Fairlight, NSW - 9 Mar 2023
Phalacrocorax varius at Fairlight, NSW - 9 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Phalacrocorax varius 29 May 2023 Liam.m
Microcarbo melanoleucos 29 May 2023 CarbonAI
Phalacrocorax varius 29 May 2023 YumiCallaway

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2 comments

MatthewFrawley wrote:
   29 May 2023
Interesting that @CarbonAI went for the outnumbered species in the first photo.
CarbonAI wrote:
   29 May 2023
It's a pleasure doing this job @MatthewFrawley. If you don't agree with any of my suggestions, please help me improve by confirming the correct species.

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Location information

Species information

  • Phalacrocorax varius Scientific name
  • Pied Cormorant Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 9 Mar 2023 06:49 PM Recorded on
  • YumiCallaway Recorded by

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