Indian Birds 
Winter visitor to U. P. and Sind. (Illus. 
F. IV., p. 331.) 
208. Pelicanus philippensis: ‘The Spotted- 
billed or Grey Pelican. (F. 1523), (J. 1004), 
(+V; much smaller than 207.) 
This may be distinguished by the curious 
dark spots and markings on its pinkish-yellow 
bill. (Illus. B. P., frontispiece.) 
The Cormorants, 209-211 
These are large black birds, which live 
largely on the water, and catch fish by diving. 
When not fishing they have the habit of stand- 
ing on top of a post with wings outspread and 
then look rather like a church lectern. 
Three species occur in India: 
209. Phalacrocorax carbo: ‘The Large Cor- 
morant. (F. 1526), (J. 1005), (+ V.) 
210. Phalacrocorax fuscicollis: ‘The Indian 
Shag. (F. 1527), (J. 1006), (+V, but smaller 
than 209.) 
211. Phalacrocorax javanicus: ‘The Little 
Cormorant. (F. 1528), (J. 1007), (IV.) 
All three have similar habits, the last being 
the only common member of the genus. No. 
210 has no white throat. Nos. 209 and 211 
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