Greater Cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo 80-100cm

Periya Neerkaagam in Tamil (பெரிய நீர்க்காகம்)

Widespread resident. Larger and bulkier than Indian, with thicker neck, larger and more angular head, and stouter bill.Adult breeding glossy black, with orange facial skin, white cheeks and throat, white head plumes and white thigh patch. Non breeding more blackish brown, and lacks white head plumes and thigh patch. Immature has whitish or pale buff underparts. Inland and coastal waters.