Indian Cormorant

Phalacrocorax fuscicollis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Suliformes · Phalacrocoracidae

About

The Indian cormorant or Indian shag is a member of the cormorant family. It is found mainly along the inland waters of the Indian subcontinent but extends 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 eyes, small head with a sloping forehead and a long narrow bill ending in a hooked tip.

Fun Fact

It is found mainly along the inland waters of the Indian subcontinent but extends west to Sind and east to Thailand and Cambodia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in estuaries and mangroves but not on the open coast.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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