The Great Cormorant has a stunning appearance that is almost primal. It almost has a reptile appearance due to its long neck. This bird excels at fishing. Resting and grooming take up much of the day, and they spend much less time foraging.
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A large seabird with a blocky head, long, thick neck, and a big, hooked bill.
Cormorants have long been employed by fishermen. To prevent the birds from ingesting larger fish that they would catch, fishermen in 5th-century China[2], Japan and 16th-century Europe put loosely fitting tied rings around the birds’ necks.
The middle toe claw of the Great Cormorant is serrated, much like a comb. It is believed that birds utilize this to groom their feathers.
To dive more easily, great cormorants have been observed eating tiny pebbles[3], which they regurgitate after feeding.
Although they appear awkward on the ground, great cormorants are quick and agile swimmers. An individual will lie on its tarsals with its neck in a relaxed S-shaped kink[4].
The Great Cormorant, also known as the Great Black Cormorant across the Northern Hemisphere, is known as the Black Cormorant in Australia, Black Shag in New Zealand, and the Large Cormorant in India.
As the Great Cormorant’s diet has been extensively studied by researchers, we have a clear insight into their dietary patterns. Here are the extensive food resources that the Great Cormorant relies on[¶]:
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