Ostrovul Mare, Islaz
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Ostrovul Mare is a natural reserve, an island
on Danube
together with Ostrovul Calnovăţ, in the proximity of Islaz
. On the island is breeding a colony of Pygmy Cormorant
.
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
on Danube
Danube
The Danube is a river in the Central Europe and the Europe's second longest river after the Volga. It is classified as an international waterway....
together with Ostrovul Calnovăţ, in the proximity of Islaz
Islaz
Islaz is a commune in southern Romania, located in the southwestern Teleorman County, 10 km west of Turnu Măgurele. It is part of the historical province Oltenia, and is composed of two villages, Islaz and Moldoveni....
. On the island is breeding a colony of Pygmy Cormorant
Pygmy Cormorant
The Pygmy Cormorant is a member of the cormorant family of seabirds. It breeds in southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia. It is partially migratory, with northern populations wintering further south, mostly within in its breeding range...
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