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Species in the order Pelecaniformes

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Cape cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis)
The most distinctive feature of this southern African seabird is the bright orange-yellow patch of bare skin at the base of its bi... More	23 Images	1 Video

Red-billed tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus)
The red-billed tropicbird is the largest of the three tropicbird species, a group of graceful seabirds best known for the two extr... More	17 Images	4 Videos

Abbott's booby (Papasula abbotti)
Abbott's booby is a large slender-bodied, black-and-white seabird. The head, neck and underparts are white whilst the black upperw... More	1 Image	5 Videos

Gannet (Morus bassanus)
The gannet is a magnificent large seabird, with long narrow wings, a long neck, and instantly recognisable plumage. Adults are whi... More	21 Images	20 Videos

Ascension frigatebird (Fregata aquila)
With a large wingspan and light-weight body, the Ascension frigatebird is a masterful glider. In common with other frigatebirds, t... More	6 Images	1 Video

Auckland Island shag (Phalacrocorax colensoi)
The Auckland Island shag is a medium-sized, black-and-white cormorant with a short black crest. The black plumage of the upperpart... More	10 Images	0 Videos

Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis)
This bird is very similar in general appearance to the cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), but is smaller and slightly slimmer. In br... More	17 Images	0 Videos

Oriental darter (Anhinga melanogaster)
Information on the oriental darter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	23 Images	1 Video

Dalmatian pelican (Pelecanus crispus)
Stunning, silvery-white plumage adorns this large pelican during the breeding season, contrasting with the rubbery orange-red pouc... More	21 Images	2 Videos

Bank cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus)
This large, marine bird was given its common name by fishermen who believed that its presence at sea indicated good fishing banks... More	9 Images	0 Videos

King shag (Leucocarbo carunculatus)
Information on the king shag is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Flightless cormorant (Phalacrocorax harrisi)
The flightless cormorant, also known as the Galapagos cormorant, is a large, blackish coloured bird. The tiny, scruffy-looking win... More	18 Images	12 Videos

Nazca booby (Sula granti)
With its bright orange coloured beak and eyes, contrasting plumage tones, and black, bare facial skin, the Nazca booby is one of t... More	40 Images	0 Videos

Masked booby (Sula dactylatra)
Information on the masked booby is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	27 Images	0 Videos

Peruvian pelican (Pelecanus thagus)
Information on the Peruvian pelican is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	18 Images	4 Videos

Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)
With its extraordinarily long wings and deeply forked tail, the magnificent frigatebird is unmistakable when seen in flight. The m... More	38 Images	10 Videos

Cape gannet (Morus capensis)
Cape gannets are easily identified by their large size, silky black and white plumage and the distinctive golden-yellow hue to the... More	51 Images	0 Videos

Campbell Island shag (Phalacrocorax campbelli)
The name shag originates from the Old Norse word ‘skegg’ meaning beard, and refers to the crests of these birds; accordingly, the ... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Chatham Island shag (Phalacrocorax onslowi)
This large shag species has a short, Mohican-like crest on the top of the head. Its slim body is black with a metallic blue sheen ... More	4 Images	0 Videos

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