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![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2399 W: 63 N: 4206]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (13770) | A scene from the daily bird life of Bafa Lake. Great cormorants and a Grey Heron sunbathing on the same rocks, as the Grey Herons are more shy compared to cormorants , they have a tendency to escape from humans while the cormorants don't bother at all..
The Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) is a widespread member of the cormorant family of seabirds.
It is a large black bird, 77-94 cm in length with a 121-149 cm wingspan. It has a longish tail and yellow throat-patch. Adults have white thigh patches in the breeding season. In European waters it can be distinguished from the Common Shag by its larger size, heavier build, thicker bill, lack of a crest and plumage without any green tinge.
Grey Heron(Ardea Cinerea)
Identification:
Its huge size, pale grey plumage and distinctive shape distinguish it from all other birds. The adult is whiter on the neck than the juvenile and has longer black tufts hanging down its nape.
Habitat:
Breeds in woodlands and plantations usually near rivers and estuaries. Winters along rivers, estuaries, lakes and marshes.
Distribution:
A widely distributed and fairly common resident.
Widespread throughout much of Europe.
Population:
The European population is at least 117,000-128,000 pairs.Turkish population 2000-5000.The British population is estimated at 10 300 pairs, with 3 650 pairs in Ireland. Russian population 20000-25000
*Source: BirdGuides.com |
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