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Titre :	Recent developments in the breeding population of the Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo in Wallonia (2019)
Auteurs :	Philippe Jenard, Auteur
Type de document :	Article
Dans :	Aves (56(4) DEC 2019)
Article en page(s) :	329-338
Résumé :	Since its first appearance as a breeding species in 1992 - and in contrast o what was expected at the time'- the Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax turbo has colonized Wallonia only a little. Hainault which was the starting place or the species in our regions, retains he distinction of hosting the two biggest colonies - Obourg, and in particular, Hensies. At first, the numbers of birds increased steadily but have now stabilized at somewhat below the maximum.The present article is based on a series of meticulous censuses, some of which have continued for decades. portrays the evolution of this fish-eating species in Wallonia and the portance of the Hainault colonies. The article also considers the threats which menace some of the colonies and the actual destruction of some others.

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