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Long-tailed cormorant

Microcarbo africanus

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The reed cormorant (Microcarbo africanus), also known as the long-tailed cormorant, is a bird in the cormorant family Phalacrocoracidae.

Habitat:

Sitting on a branch on the uninhabited bank of Lake Victoria

Species ID Suggestions

Long-tailed cormorant

Microcarbo africanus

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Davidbygott
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Comments (2)
pamsai
thanks again for the confirmation kibuyu...
Davidbygott
a.k.a. Reed Cormorant, genus used to be Phalacrocorax.

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East African Biodiversity
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2014

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