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Scientific Name: Phalacrocorax carbo (Linnaeus, 1758)
English Name: Great Cormorant
Local/Bangla Name: Boro Pankouri (বড় পানকৌড়ি)
Photo: Massimo Greco (flickr)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Suliformes
Family: Phalacrocoracidae
Description:
This large cormorant is found nearly worldwide. It is notable for its large size, a white patch on the throat, and the absence of a crest. During the breeding season, adults have a distinctive circular white patch on their flanks. Immature cormorants usually have a contrasting white belly, though the African “White-breasted” variant also features extensive white underparts in all plumages. This cormorant is often seen standing on rocks or pilings and dives frequently while feeding on fish.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Inhabits large inland waters, sand banks, tidal lagoon, etc.
Environment:
Terrestrial, Freshwater
Comments:
Native
Main References:
Grimmett R, Thompson P, Inskipp T (2021) Birds of Banglades. HELM FIELD GUIDES, 320p.
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