The Australian pied cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius), also known as the pied cormorant, pied shag, or great pied cormorant, is a medium-sized member of the cormorant family. It is found around the coasts of Australasia. In New Zealand, it is usually known either as the pied shag or by its Māori name of Kāruhiruhi. Older sources may refer to it as the "yellow-faced cormorant".
The Noongar Aboriginal people who live in the south-west corner of Western Australia believe that the pied cormorant (medi) is responsible for the transport of souls of the deceased across and beneath the Western sea to their final resting place (Kurannup).
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Great shots of your Cormorant. I like the last photo. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend. PS, thanks also for the comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking bird! Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteCormorants are wonderful birds. I have seen them used to fish in China. They bring fish back to their owner and are sometimes rewarded with a fish.
ReplyDeleteWow! I had no idea this Cormorant even existed. Thanks for sharing.
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