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Birds: Phalacrocoracidae Phalacrocorax perspicillatus Pallas, 1811 - Spectacled Cormorant † Phalacrocorax nigrogularis Ogilvie-Grant and Forbes, H. O., 1899 - Socotra Cormorant Phalacrocorax onslowi Forbes, H. O., 1893 - Chatham Shag www.phthiraptera.org /Birds/Phalacrocoracidae.html   (101 words)

[No title] The use of biometrics for sub-specific differentiation of Great Cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo in Europe was investigated using skins of known sub-species and showed that gular pouch angle is a useful character for assigning individuals to sub-species. Diet of Great Cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo occurring on the Sava river between Ljubljana and Zagorje was studied in the winter 1998/99 by means of regurgitated pellets,collected at the Cormorants ’night roost at Hotic. Cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis in shallow eutrophic freshwater lakes: prey choice and fish consumption in the non-breeding period and effects of large-scale fish removal. web.tiscali.it /no-redirect-tiscali/sv2001/cormo_abstract/phaca_bi.htm   (10571 words)

[No title] Neto J. [Contribution to the breeding biology of the Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis at Berlenga Islands.] Airo, 8: 16-24. Wilson J. and Early J. Pesticide and PCB levels in the eggs of shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis and cormorant P. carbo from Ireland. Potts G R. Moult in the Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis, and the ontogeny of the "Staffelmauser". web.tiscali.it /sv2001/cormo_abstract/phaar_bi.htm   (1296 words)

Cormorant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Several different classifications of the family have been proposed recently, but in the one most commonly used, all but three species are placed in a single genus Phalacrocorax, the exceptions being the Galapagos' Flightless Cormorant, the Kerguelen Shag and the Imperial Shag. Humans have historically exploited cormorants' fishing skills, in China and Japan, where they have been trained by fishermen. Flightless Cormorant, Nannopterum harrisi (confined to the Galapagos Islands where, through evolution, its wings have shrunk to the size of a penguin's flippers) en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cormorant   (668 words)

[No title] he Spectacled cormorant (Phalacrocorax perspicillatus), a large, nearly flightless seabird lived on a few remote islands at the western end of the Aleutian chain. This species was first identified in 1741 by the naturalist George Steller, who traveled with the explorer Vitus Bering on his voyage of exploration and discovery of Alaska. PaIrngren P. Ein Exemplar von Phalacrocorax perspicillatus Pall. web.tiscali.it /sv2001/Fact-sheets/Phpers_fact.htm   (288 words)

Florida Nature: Phalacrocorax auritus - Double-crested Cormorant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) Unless otherwise indicated next to the thumbnail images, all photographs were taken by Emily Earp or Josh Hillman and are copyrighted. Phalacrocorax auritus - The immature double-crested cormorants have a lighter-colored neck and breast. Both species lack the oils produced by most other water birds used to repel water from their feathers, so they need to dry their wet wings in the sun in order to fly with less effort. www.floridanature.org /species.asp?species=Phalacrocorax_auritus   (147 words)

ARS | Publication request: The Importance of Monitoring Double-Crested Cormorants Phalacrocorax Auritus Within ... Technical Abstract: Increasing numbers of double-crested cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) at commercial fishponds have resulted in biological, economical, and social conflicts. Aerial surveys by fixed-wing aircraft were conducted to monitor the wintering cormorant numbers from 1999-2002. It is important to monitor cormorants to better understand the population trends, movements during the winter, roost site selection, roosting behavior, and changes that may occur with a national, regional, state, or local management plan. www.ars.usda.gov /research/publications/publications.htm?SEQ_NO_115=146902   (299 words)

EUROPA - Environment - Action plan Phalacrocorax pygmeus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) The Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus was, until recently, classified by IUCN as globally threatened in the category Insufficiently Known (Groombridge 1993). The European breeding populations of Phalacrocorax pygmeus (modified from Nazirides and Papageorgiou in press). Buzun, V. and Grinchenko, A. (1991) [About nesting birds of the Oysul lagoon: Phalacrocorax pygmeus, Casarca ferruginea and Tadorna tadorna in the Crimea.] Pp.182–193 in A. Koshelev and I. Chernichko, eds. europa.eu.int /comm/environment/nature/directive/birdactionplan/phalacrocoraxpygmeus.htm   (4830 words)

THE GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF THE BLUE-EYED SHAGS, PHALACROCORAX ALBIVENTER AND PHALACROCORAX ATRICEPS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) In any case, the typical race from the Falklands and southern South America should now be referred to as P. albiventer albiventer. Distribution of Phalacrocorax atriceps.--Even as P. albiventer would appear to have originated in the Falkland Islands, all the evi- dence points to P. atriceps having had its origin in the Fuegian region The nominate race, comprising the main population, inhabits the entire Fuegian region, including the maze of islands and channels FIGURE 1. elibrary.unm.edu /sora/Auk/v072n01/p0006-p0013.html   (4678 words)

Seabird Osteology Skulls Cormorants Phalacrocoracidae Formerly there were several different genera such as: Phalacrocorax, Microcarbo, Hypoleucus and Compsohalieus, but presently only the single genus Phalacorcorax. Cormorants can be found on inland and coastal waters and vary very much in size, from the small Long-tailed to the very large, but extinct Pallas’ Cormorant. , Phalacrocorax neglectus, Resident of Namibia to the Cape of South Africa, coastal. soldaat.com /edward/seabirds_skulls/cormorants_phalacrocoracidae.htm   (435 words)

Recently Extinct Animals - Spectacled Cormorant - Phalacrocorax perspicillatus Recently Extinct Animals - Spectacled Cormorant - Phalacrocorax perspicillatus IUCN Red List of Threatened Species – Phalacrocorax perspicillatus. Spectacled Cormorant Phalacrocorax perspicillatus: a seabird now extinct. home.conceptsfa.nl /~pmaas/rea/spectacledcormorant.htm   (487 words)

Danube - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Danube Delta has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. Its wetlands (on the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance) support vast flocks of migratory birds, including the endangered Pygmy Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pygmaeus). Rival canalization and drainage scheme threaten the delta: see Bastroe Channel. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Danube   (1380 words)

NERI - Department of Wildlife Ecology and Biodiversity - Projects   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) The results are applicable in the development of realistic population models and will improve our understanding of the mechanisms behind natural population regulation. Bregnballe, T. & Gregersen, J. (2003): Breeding succes of Great Cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis in the Vorsø colony: variation among colony sections. Frederiksen, M., Lebreton, J-D. & Bregnballe, T. (2003): Modelling the effect of winter culls on Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis population size in Europe: the importance of spatial variability in culling intensity. www.dmu.dk /1_Om_DMU/2_afdelinger/3_vibi/projekter2_en.asp?ID=9423   (274 words)

Shag - Phalacrocorax aristotelis: More Information - ARKive Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Amber List (medium conservation concern) (7). This bird is very similar in general appearance to the cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), but is smaller and slightly slimmer (1). In breeding condition, adults develop a green gloss to the fl plumage, and a fl crest develops on the head (1). www.arkive.org /species/ARK/birds/Phalacrocorax_aristotelis/more_info.html   (495 words)

ipedia.com: Great Cormorant Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) The Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) is a widespread member of the cormorant family of seabirds. It breeds in much of the Old World and the Atlantic coast of North America. Because the cormorant's outline while drying its wings suggested a cross, it occasionally featured in medieval heraldry. www.ipedia.com /great_cormorant.html   (336 words)

ARS | Publication request: Building a Better Mouse Trap: Minimizing Double-Crested Cormorants Phalacrocorax Auritus ... Technical Abstract: Methods used to minimize double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) and other fish-eating birds at aquaculture facilities have limited success because of their innate behavior to acclimate or ignore the technique. During 2000-2001, a technique using twine strung at 30 m intervals across 8 catfish ponds was tested. Although not exclusive to all fish-eating birds, this technique offers a nonlethal, cost-efficient, easy to setup, and low maintenance method to minimize depredation at aquaculture facilities. www.ars.usda.gov /research/publications/publications.htm?SEQ_NO_115=148319   (293 words)

The phylogenetic position of the Socotra Cormorant Phalacrocorax nigrogularis: A near-endemic of the Arabian Gulf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) The phylogenetic position of the Socotra Cormorant Phalacrocorax nigrogularis: A near-endemic of the Arabian Gulf A recent sequence-based phylogeny for the cormorants and shags did not include the Socotra Cormorant Phalacrocorax nigrogularis. To estimate the phylogenetic position of the Socotra Cormorant, sequence data for this species from three mitochondrial genes (12S, ATPase 6, and ATPase 8) was added to the existing data-set. taxonomy.zoology.gla.ac.uk /~mkennedy/wosabstracts/socotracorm.html   (228 words)

IngentaConnect Foraging strategies of Great Cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo carbo...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) This study describes how 30 Great Cormorants Phalacrocorax carbo carbo managed to catch sufficient food for their daily energetic needs under conditions of reduced daylight and cold while wintering north of the Arctic Circle. Activity observations showed that the Great Cormorants'; daily foraging pattern was generally bimodal, with morning and evening feeding peaks. You will be able to remove this item from your shopping cart at any time before you have completed check-out. www.ingentaconnect.com /content/bto/bird/2001/00000048/00000001/481059   (274 words)

BISON Species Account 040190   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) ARIZONA 1995: The species, Phalacrocorax auritus, was listed under the Natural Heritage Arizona State Rank "S5" ("S5" = "Demonstrably Secure"). ARIZONA 1994: Double-crested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) occurs in the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, and Kaibab National Forests of Arizona (Patton, 1994) *60*. UTAH 1990: Double-crested Cormorant, Phalacrocorax auritus auritus, occurs in Utah (UTDNR, 1990) *71*. www.fw.vt.edu /fishex/nmex_main/species/040190.htm   (2288 words)

Birds of the Falkland Islands - King Cormorant (Phalacrocorax atriceps) Birds of the Falkland Islands - King Cormorant (Phalacrocorax atriceps) King Cormorants breed in dense colonies on gentle cliff-top slopes at over 100 sites around the Falklands. We now offer a selection of merchandise featuring Falklands wildlife available in our on-line store. www.falklands.net /BirdGuideKingCormorant.shtml   (229 words)

Phalacrocorax varius, pied cormorant - Animals, Birds at The Natural History Museum, London   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) Phalacrocorax varius, pied cormorant - Animals, Birds at The Natural History Museum, London Watercolour painting by George Forster (1773) annotated 'Pelecanus pica' and made during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75). Keywords: adventure, beak, bird, fl, cook, captain james (1728-1779), cormorant, discovery, egg, expedition, exploration, foot, forster, johann george adam (1754-1794), illustration, phalacrocorax, pied, sea, second, south, swimming, watercolour, webbed, white owen.nhm.ac.uk /piclib/www/image.php?img=50386&frm=ser&...+forster   (66 words)

Nearctica - Natural History - Birds of Eastern North America - Phalacrocoracidae - Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) Nearctica - Natural History - Birds of Eastern North America - Phalacrocoracidae - Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) Identification: Length from tip of bill to tip of tail 35 to 40 inches. The nest is a mound of sticks lined with seaweed placed on a isolated cliff or island. www.nearctica.com /birds/pelican/Pcarbo.htm   (249 words)

Bank Cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus) - BirdLife species factsheet Range & population Phalacrocorax neglectus breeds at 45 localities between Hollam's Bird Island, Namibia, and Quoin Rock, South Africa. The non-breeding range extends from just south of Hoanibmond south to Die Walle. This information is based upon, and updates, the information published in BirdLife International (2000) Threatened birds of the world. www.birdlife.org /datazone/species?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=3672&m=0   (984 words)

Chatham Island Shag (Phalacrocorax onslowi) - BirdLife species factsheet Funds are urgently needed to help us with our work. White patches on wings appear as bar when folded. Range & population Phalacrocorax onslowi is restricted to the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. www.birdlife.org /datazone/species?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=3691&m=0   (643 words)

NatureServe Explorer Species Index: Genus Phalacrocorax   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) AB, BC, LB, MB, NB, NF, NS, ON, PE, QC, SK Phalacrocorax auritus albociliatus Distribution data for U.S. states and Canadian provinces is known to be incomplete or has not been reviewed for this taxon. Your comments will be very valuable in improving the overall quality of our databases for the benefit of all users. www.natureserve.org /explorer/speciesIndex/Genus_Phalacrocorax_101738_1.htm   (831 words)

Annotated List of the Seabirds of the World -Boobies and allies Phalacrocorax perspicillatus Pallas's Cormorant (Believed to have recently become EXTINCT) Phalacrocorax georgianus South Georgia Shag (Not globally threatened) Phalacrocorax melanoleucos Little Pied Cormorant (Not globally threatened) www.oceanwanderers.com /BoobiesList.html   (250 words)

Cormorant (WebBible Encyclopedia) - ChristianAnswers.Net Hebrew: shalak, "plunging," or "darting down," (the Phalacrocorax carbo), listed among the "unclean" birds; of the same family group as the pelican (Lev. It is a "plunging" bird, and is common on the coasts and the island seas of Palestine. Author: Matthew G. Easton, with minor editing by Paul S. Taylor. christiananswers.net /dictionary/cormorant.html   (148 words)

Merriam-Webster Online phalacrocorax is one of more than 1,000,000 entries available at Merriam-WebsterUnabridged.com. For More Information on "phalacrocorax" go to Britannica.com Get the Top 10 Search Results for "phalacrocorax" www.m-w.com /cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=Phalacrocorax   (55 words)

Bird Names - P   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) Phalacrocorax melanoleucos Little Pied Cormorant © Paul Gullan Phalacrocorax melanoleucos Little Pied Cormorant © Wendy Opie Phalacrocorax sulcirostris Little Black Cormorant © Paul Gullan www.viridans.com /birdpics/pbird.htm   (933 words)

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