Indian Cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phalacrocorax-fuscicollis"></birdfyi-bird>The Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.6 cm and a weight of 695 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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