Reed Cormorant Collection

Long-tailed Cormorant (Phalacrocorax africanus) juvenile, Lake Baringo, Kenya

Reed cormorant, Microcarbo africanus (Long-tailed cormorant, Carbo longicaudus)
FLO4651051 Reed cormorant, Microcarbo africanus (Long-tailed cormorant, Carbo longicaudus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after William Swainson from Sir William Jardine's

Reed Cormorant with Catfish catch, Chobe River, Chobe National Park, Botswana

Reed cormorant -Microcarbo africanus-, Wilderness National Park, South Africa

Reed cormorant on a branch C014 / 4957
Reed cormorant on a branch. The reed cormorant (Microcarbo africanus), or long-tailed cormorant, breeds throughout much of sub-saharan Africa and Madagascar

Bank cormorants feeding their chicks C014 / 4961
Bank cormorants (Phalacrocorax neglectus) feeding their chicks. Photographed on Robben Island, Western Cape, South Africa

Bank cormorants C014 / 4962
Bank cormorants. Adult bank cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus) with a chick on its nest. Photographed on Robben Island, Western Cape, South Africa

Long-tailed Cormorant (Phalacrocorax africanus) immature, sitting on branch, South Africa

Juvenile reed cormorant (Phalacrocorax africanus), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

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Discover the captivating world of the Reed Cormorant (Microcarbo africanus). This long-tailed waterbird, also known as the African Cormorant, can be found across Africa, from the shores of Lake Baringo in Kenya to the Chobe River in Chobe National Park, Botswana, and the Wilderness National Park in South Africa. Juveniles, like the one perched on a stump in Gambia, display their vibrant plumage before transforming into the sleek, adult form. With their agile bodies and powerful diving skills they can expert fishers and can often be seen catching catfish and other prey, as shown in this stunning image from the Chobe River. As they grow, these birds form colonies and build nests in trees or on exposed branches, as seen in South Africa, and are dedicated parents, caring for their young and teaching them to fish. Watch as they feed their chicks in this heartwarming scene. Whether standing proudly on a branch or diving gracefully into the water, the a true master of its aquatic environment. Come join us as we explore the wonders of this remarkable bird.