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Great Cormorant/European Shag

Phalacrocorax carbo

Least Concern

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Great Cormorant/European Shag (Phalacrocorax carbo) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Suliformes (Suliformes)

Species

Phalacrocorax carbo (Great Cormorant/European Shag)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カワウ

Chinese 普通鸕鷀

Spanish Cormorán Grande

French grand cormoran, grand cormoran atlantique

German Kormoran

Portuguese Corvo-marinho-de-faces-brancas

Russian Большой баклан

Arabic الغاق الكبير, الغاق الكبير ، اللوهة, غراب البحر, غراب البحر الكبير

Thai นกกาน้ำใหญ่

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Cormorant/European Shag?

The scientific name of Great Cormorant/European Shag is Phalacrocorax carbo. It belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax.

What is the conservation status of Great Cormorant/European Shag?

Great Cormorant/European Shag (Phalacrocorax carbo) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Great Cormorant/European Shag live?

Great Cormorant/European Shag is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United States.

What family does Great Cormorant/European Shag belong to?

Great Cormorant/European Shag (Phalacrocorax carbo) belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.

Is Great Cormorant/European Shag endangered?

No, Great Cormorant/European Shag (Phalacrocorax carbo) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Great Cormorant/European Shag belong to?

Great Cormorant/European Shag (Phalacrocorax carbo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Great Cormorant/European Shag?

The closest relatives of Great Cormorant/European Shag in the genus Phalacrocorax include Bank Cormorant, Black-faced Cormorant, Double-crested Cormorant, Neotropic Cormorant, Indian Cormorant.