26/05/2024
There are about 94 species of fish around the world. This bird is abundant in Southeast Asia and New Guinea, and there are many species in tropical Africa. There are 12 species of fish in Bangladesh.
Fish-like beaks and legs are their distinguishing features. Feet very short and jointed-toed, third and fourth toes jointed almost lengthwise and second and third toes jointed basally; In some species the second toe is very short or completely missing. The beak of the fish is proportionally large, quite thick, usually long and straight with a pointed or slightly curved tip. Fish are of various sizes and weights; They range from more than 40 cm long and about 400 grams in weight to 10 cm long and a little more than 10 grams in weight. The plumage is usually brightly colored, iridescent with a metallic sheen with blue, green, purple and reddish or brown tinges, often lightly spotted with white or black. The wings are usually short and rounded, while the tail is very short to very long.