Black-faced Cormorant

Phalacrocorax fuscescens

The Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens) is a seabird found along the southern coasts of Australia and Tasmania. This species is known for its striking black face and neck, contrasting with its dark gray body. Black-faced Cormorants are skilled divers and feed primarily on fish and crustaceans. They nest in colonies on coastal cliffs and islands, often in close proximity to other seabird species. Despite their adaptability, Black-faced Cormorants face threats from habitat disturbance, pollution, and overfishing in their foraging areas. As a result, their populations are declining, and they are classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Habitat: Coastal cliffs and islands