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Indian Cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
52.6 cm
Weight
695.0 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
63 cm. Black above; white underparts; white ear tufts in breeding; long white filoplumes on neck. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in freshwater lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Near Threatened; declining due to wetland loss. Feeds on small fish; colonial breeder in trees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 52.6 cm | 20.7 in |
| Weight | 695.0 g | 24.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Species | Phalacrocorax fuscicollis |
Distribution
Indian Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Indian Cormorant endangered?
The Indian Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Indian Cormorant?
The Indian Cormorant has a wingspan of 52.6 cm, weight of 695.0 g.
What order and family does the Indian Cormorant belong to?
The Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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