Little Cormorant

Microcarbo Niger

Order:

Suliformes

Family:

Phalacrocoracidae, Suliformes

Size:

50 to 55 centimeters (20 to 22 inches)

Weight:

400 to 600 grams (14 to 21 ounces)

Taxonomy:

Pierre Vieillot in 1817

Short Description:

The Little Cormorant is a sleek, black waterbird with a slender neck and a hooked bill. In breeding plumage, it develops white patches on its face and throat. Its body measures around 50 to 55 centimeters in length, making it one of the smaller cormorant species.

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Little Cormorant is commonly found in various freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and marshes throughout the country. It is also often spotted near coastal areas and estuaries, especially during the winter months when it may migrate to warmer regions.

Little Cormorants are skilled divers and primarily feed on fish, crustaceans, and other aquatic prey. They often hunt in groups, diving underwater to catch their prey using their agile and streamlined bodies. After fishing, they can be seen perching on branches or rocks with their wings spread open, drying their feathers in the sun. They are generally social birds, often seen roosting and nesting in colonies, especially during the breeding season. Their nests are typically built in trees, bushes, or reed beds near water bodies.

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