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Little Pied Cormorant

Microcarbo melanoleucos

The little pied cormorant, also known as the little shag or kawaupaka, is a common Australasian waterbird found across coastal and inland waters of Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand, and surrounding islands. This small cormorant features a distinctive black and white coloration, with a yellow bill and a small crest, though a predominantly black white-throated variant is common in New Zealand.

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