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Reed Cormorant
Microcarbo africanus
- Worldwide
- 11,108 observations
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- Birds
About
The reed cormorant (Microcarbo africanus), also known as the long-tailed cormorant, is a bird in the cormorant family Phalacrocoracidae. It breeds in much of Africa south of the Sahara, and Madagascar. It is resident but undertakes some seasonal movements.
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Recent sightings near Lagos
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Mar 28, 2026Lekki Conservation CentreObserver: Charles AnyebeView observation from Mar 28, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Dec 20, 2025Lekki Penninsula II, Lagos 106104, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: dylanbotView observation from Dec 20, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Dec 9, 2025Lekki Conservation Centre - Headquarters, Eti-Osa, Lagos, NGObserver: hammedojoView observation from Dec 9, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Nov 13, 2025Lekki Penninsula II, Lagos 106104, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Gbolahan OladojaView observation from Nov 13, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Apr 28, 2025Lekki Penninsula II, Lagos 106104, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: hammedojoView observation from Apr 28, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Dec 2, 202439 Sule Olusesi Rd, Lagos, Eti-Osa, Lekki 106104, Lagos, NigeriaObserver: Taofeeq Adeyemi ADEWUYIView observation from Dec 2, 2024 on iNaturalist