Penguin Watch Talk

What are these black and white birds?

  • Ekathymeyer by Ekathymeyer

    What are these black and white birds with pointy beaks on top of the rocks? I can't find them listed under "other" animals.

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  • gardenmaeve by gardenmaeve moderator

    Hi, @Ekathymeyer - You'll want to read the FAQ, please. FAQ 6 explains these are cormorants, also called shags. The are fish eaters, and nest peacefully alongside Gentoo penguins at this site, and Chinstraps at other sites.

    FAQ 6 specifies that any unlisted animal (cormorants, seals, etc.) is marked as Other, the OK- don't choose a species.

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