Species in the order Pelecaniformes Results 1 - 20
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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
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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
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Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo)
This large water bird has a long neck, giving it something of a primitive, reptilian appearance. Adults are black with a bluish or...  More  18 Images  5 Videos
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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