GREAT

Phalacrocorax carbo (water bird)

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Great

Animal

Name: Great
gender: male
Animal specie: Phalacrocorax carbo (water bird)
Habitat: swamp

About It

Nutrition: Carnivorous
Food Offered: Fish
Food Qty: 0.6KG
Date Of Check-Up: January 10, 2026

Veterinary Observation

Subject: Great - Appearance: Large, soot-black plumage; yellow throat patch. - Bill: Strong, hooked; dark grey with a prominent nail at the tip. - Wings: Broad and powerful for low-altitude flight over water. - Feet: Large, totipalmate; dark grey with thick, scaly skin. - Eyes: Emerald green iris; adapted for low-light underwater hunting.

Mood Animal: Healthy

Optional Animal Details

Male Great Cormorant. Status: healthy. BCS: 3.5/5. Gular skin: Pliable and healthy; shows typical yellow/white breeding color. Plumage: Structured to allow water penetration for reduced buoyancy. Ocular: High visual acuity; emerald iris reflex is normal. Skeletal: Robust coracoid and furcula for powerful diving strokes. Metabolism: Efficient thermogenesis observed after cold water dives. Stable in swamp/estuary/coastal habitat.