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The Pied Cormorant, Pied Shag, Yellow-faced Cormorant or Karuhiruhi Phalacrocorax varius is a medium-sized member of the cormorant family. It is found around the coasts of Australasia. In New Zealand its range on the east coast extends as far south as Christchurch, though this is a recent extension - older books report it no further south than Kaikoura.
The Pied Cormorant appears to feed largely on benthic fish. It will dive both in shallow, still water and in rapidly moving currents. Typical dive times are around 40 seconds, with a recovery period of 10-15 seconds between dives.
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