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Crowned Cormorant

Microcarbo coronatus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
41,2 cm
الوزن
768,0 g
الفصيلة
Phalacrocoracidae
الرتبة
Suliformes

حول

50–57 cm. Dark brown with white facial spots in breeding plumage; orange-red facial skin. Endemic to coastal southern Africa (Namibia and South Africa). Near Threatened; restricted range on rocky shores and inshore waters. Feeds on fish; colonial nester on rocky islands and sea stacks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 41,2 cm 16.2 in
الوزن 768,0 g 27.09 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 35 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-3

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
الفصيلة Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags)
Genus Microcarbo
الأنواع Microcarbo coronatus

Distribution

Crowned Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Crowned Cormorant endangered?
The Crowned Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crowned Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Crowned Cormorant?
The Crowned Cormorant has a wingspan of 41.2 cm, weight of 768.0 g.
What order and family does the Crowned Cormorant belong to?
The Crowned Cormorant (Microcarbo coronatus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.

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