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The Black-faced Ibis or Bandurria (Theristicus melanopis), with its long curved bill, ochre neck and grey band across its breast, is often seen in fairly large groups, grazing in open meadows within the park. (The Buff-necked Ibis, Theresticus caudatus, is very similar but lacks the grey band.)

The Neotropic Cormorant or Yeco (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) is found in the larger rivers and lakes in and around the park; it is glossy black, with a small area of white plumage around the bill during the breeding season. Its call is fairly distinctive, a series of rather pig-like grunts. Also resident in larger lakes and rivers is the Great Grebe or Huala (Podiceps major), large and fairly long-necked, with dark grey to black plumage and a red-brown patch on its neck. Much smaller and somewhat less common is the Silvery Grebe or Blanquillo (Podiceps occipatalis). The Blue-eyed or Imperial Cormorant (Phalacrocorax atriceps) is found in Bernardo O’Higgins national park, and can be seen on the cliffs of Last Hope Sound between Puerto Natales and the Balmaceda glacier.