Description:
The Little Cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger) or pankouri in Bangla, is a member of the cormorant family of seabirds. It breeds in tropical south Asia from southern Pakistan through India and Sri Lanka to Indonesia. It is resident but undertakes some limited seasonal movements. The Little Cormorant can dive to considerable depths, but usually feeds in shallow water. It frequently brings prey to the surface. A wide variety of fish are taken. Mymensingh, Bangladesh. July 30, 2008.
Credits:
Chandan - (Bangladesh) Robert/Majority World
Description:
The Little Cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger) or pankouri in Bangla, is a member of the cormorant family of seabirds. It breeds in tropical south Asia from southern Pakistan through India and Sri Lanka to Indonesia. It is resident but undertakes some limited seasonal movements. The Little Cormorant can dive to considerable depths, but usually feeds in shallow water. It frequently brings prey to the surface. A wide variety of fish are taken. Mymensingh, Bangladesh. July 30, 2008.
Date Created:
0000-00-00 00:00:00
Author:
Chandan Robert Rebeiro
City:
Dhaka
Country:
Bangladesh
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Portrait
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Copyright Majority World
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The Little Cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger) or ‘pankouri’ in Bangla, is a member of the cormorant family of seabirds. It breeds in tropical south Asia from southern Pakistan through India and Sri Lanka to Indonesia. It is resident but undertakes some limit