Terushima Cormorant Habitat

照島ウ生息地 · Terushimauseisokuchi

Japanese Cormorant — Photo: belvedere04 / CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: February 22, 1945
Location: 福島県いわき市泉町
Prefectures: Fukushima
Scientific name: Phalacrocorax capillatus

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Japanese Cormorant

A large seabird with glossy black plumage that nests on rocky coasts and islands and dives for fish. It has also been used in traditional cormorant fishing. Many of its breeding and visiting sites around Japan are Natural Monuments.

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Yes. Terushima Cormorant Habitat is a National Natural Monument, designated as: Habitat / breeding site. Designated on February 22, 1945.

The designated site is in 福島県いわき市泉町.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.

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