Little Black Cormorant

A common waterbird of lakes, rivers, estuaries and coastal waters across Australia and New Zealand, often seen in large, mixed flocks diving for fish or perched with wings spread to dry after diving. Look for its slim, all-black profile and long tail, distinguishing it from larger cormorant species when roosting alongside them on dead trees, pylons or rocks. It is active throughout the day, with communal roosts and breeding colonies most conspicuous in spring and summer.