Penguin Watch Talk

Black and white birds that are not penguins

  • TamaraGriffiths by TamaraGriffiths

    Hi science folks, these are Blue eyed cormorants but are not listed in the "other" category.
    Thanks heaps for your work!!

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  • gardenmaeve by gardenmaeve moderator

    Hello to you, @TamaraGriffiths . That's correct; the Other category includes factors that may disturb or prey on penguins on land. Cormorants share the space but are fish eaters, so they don't belong in that list. They are a good indicator species however, since their active presence indicates something about whether the fish supply is plentiful enough for both penguins and cormorants in the rookeries. Mark them with the blue Other mark, then click OK (no species).

    You have a nice surprise in store, for now you get to read the carefully written FAQ linked in many places on PW. While there, take a close look at FAQ6, where there's a special section dealing with cormorants/shags, seals, etc. not on the Other list. Here's an easy link for you right here: Frequently Asked Questions- necessary reading Enjoy the project, and thanks for helping penguins.

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  • AvastMH by AvastMH moderator

    We have had a lot of questions about cormorants (shags) because they are also black and white like penguins:

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    There are great marking tips about cormorants in FAQ6 (click this link)

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