Osugo Japanese Cormorant Breeding Ground

大須郷のウミウ繁殖地 · Oosugounoumiuhanshokuchi

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: July 25, 1978
Location: 秋田県にかほ市
Prefectures: Akita
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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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Osugo Japanese Cormorant Breeding Ground is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (秋田県にかほ市). A large seabird with glossy black plumage that nests…

The designated site is in 秋田県にかほ市.

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.