Animal
| Name: | Cormorant |
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| gender: | male |
| Animal specie: | Microcarbo africanus (water bird) |
| Habitat: | swamp |
About It
| Nutrition: | Carnivorous |
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| Food Offered: | Fish |
| Food Qty: | 0.6KG |
| Date Of Check-Up: | January 10, 2026 |
Veterinary Observation
Subject: Cormorant - Appearance: Mainly black plumage; long tail; small crest in breeding. - Bill: Yellowish, hooked at the tip for gripping slippery fish. - Eyes: Distinctive red or dark iris; adapted for underwater vision. - Feet: Totipalmate (all four toes webbed); positioned posteriorly. - Tail: Long and stiff; used as a rudder and for balance on land.
| Mood Animal: | Healthy |
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Optional Animal Details
Male Long-tailed Cormorant. Status: healthy. BCS: 3/5. Plumage: Normal wettability; wing-drying behavior is frequent. Uropygial gland: Low secretion (typical for diving efficiency). Ocular: Nictitating membrane (third eyelid) is clear and reactive. Locomotion: Powerful swimming; waddling gait on land is normal. Respiratory: Clear; high tolerance for apnea during dives. Stable in swamp/freshwater river habitat.