Little Cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger) is a widespread resident in India.
, Little Cormorants are glossy black with a greenish tint . Non-breeding adults and juveniles are browner with a white throat patch. Sexes similar. Little Cormorant can dive to considerable depths to catch fish. After feeding it perches atop a rock or low branch to dry its feathers with the wings outstretched. Little Cormorants breed in freshwater wetlands and on coasts. In Malayalam,it is known as cheria neer kakka.
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