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National Natural Monument
Birds
Kabeshima Cormorant Wintering Ground
壁島ウ渡来地 · Kabeshimautoraichi
- Designated by
- National / Natural Monument
- Designation type
- Habitat / breeding site
- Designated on
- May 1, 1934
- Location
- 山口県下関市豊北町
- Prefectures
- Yamaguchi
- Scientific name
- Phalacrocorax capillatus
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.
Natural Monuments related to the Japanese Cormorant →Map
Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).
Frequently asked questions
The designated site is in 山口県下関市豊北町.
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