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Reed Cormorant
Rietduiker · Microcarbo africanus
A small, slender black waterbird with a long tail and a short hooked bill, the Reed Cormorant dives underwater to chase fish. Like the darter, it must perch with its wings spread out to dry afterwards, because its feathers are not waterproof. It often sits on dead branches and reeds, and its eyes glow a striking red up close.
Log your Reed Cormorant sighting — free →How to identify it
Look for a small dark cormorant with a long tail and a short hooked bill, often drying its wings on a perch.
Where to see it in Kruger
Common on dams, pans and rivers throughout Kruger, often perched near the water.
Did you know
After swimming, it strikes a pose with wings held wide open to dry them, like hanging out washing in the sun!
Often confused with
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