Little Pied Cormorant Spotted Flapping Wings | Little Shag | Kawaupaka | Melbourne Zoo | #shorts
Channel: Amazing Australia
Date: 2023-02-16

Watch as we capture the mesmerizing sight of a Little Pied Cormorant flapping its wings at Melbourne Zoo! Also known as the Little Shag or Kawaupaka in Maori, this small black-and-white cormorant is a common sight in wetlands and waterways across Australia and New Zealand. In this footage, we see the Little Pied Cormorant displaying its signature wing flapping behavior up close. Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness the beauty and grace of one of Australia's most fascinating bird species!

The Microcarbo melanoleucos, commonly known as the little pied cormorant, little shag, or kawaupaka, is a prevalent waterbird in the Australasian region. It can be found in various habitats such as coastal areas, islands, estuaries, and inland waters, spanning across countries like Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand, Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore, Brunei, Timor Leste, Indonesia, as well as surrounding islands in the southwest Pacific and subantarctic. This small cormorant is characterized by its short bill, black upperparts, white underparts, yellow bill, and a small crest, although in New Zealand, a mostly black white-throated variety is more common.


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