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Indian Cormorant

Phalacrocorax fuscicollis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Suliformes ›Family: Phalacrocoracidae ›Genus: Phalacrocorax

About

The Indian cormorant or Indian shag (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis) is a member of the cormorant family. It is found mainly along the inland waters of the Indian Subcontinent but extending west to Sind and east to Thailand and Cambodia. It is a gregarious species that can be easily distinguished from the similar sized little cormorant by its blue eye, small head with a sloping forehead and a long narrow bill ending in a hooked tip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Cormorant?
The scientific name of Indian Cormorant is Phalacrocorax fuscicollis.
What is the conservation status of Indian Cormorant?
The Indian Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Indian Cormorant belong to?
Indian Cormorant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Indian Cormorant belong to?
Indian Cormorant belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Indian Cormorant belong to?
Indian Cormorant belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Indian Cormorant belong to?
Indian Cormorant belongs to the order Suliformes.
What family does Indian Cormorant belong to?
Indian Cormorant belongs to the family Phalacrocoracidae.
What genus does Indian Cormorant belong to?
Indian Cormorant belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax.