Waterbirds
Least Concern
The pelagic cormorant, also known as Baird's cormorant or violet-green cormorant, is a small member of the cormorant family Phalacrocoracidae. Analogous to other smallish cormorants, it is also called the pelagic shag occasionally. This seabird lives along the coasts of the northern Pacific; during winter it can also be found in the open ocean. Pelagic cormorants have relatively short wings due to their need for economical movement underwater, and consequently have the highest flight costs of any bird.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Pelagic Cormorant. Sightings recorded in 9 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Broken Group Islands UnitPacific Coast & Interior British Columbia, Canada
Rare
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of CanadaPacific Coast & Interior British Columbia, Canada
Rare
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - West Coast Trail UnitPacific Coast & Interior British Columbia, Canada
Rare
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