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Pygmy Cormorant
Microcarbo pygmaeus
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
40,2 cm
الوزن
693,3333333333334 g
الفصيلة
Phalacrocoracidae
الرتبة
Suliformes
حول
45–55 cm. Small; dark brown with chestnut head and neck in breeding; pale yellow throat. Resident across eastern Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia in freshwater lakes and rivers. Vulnerable; declining due to wetland degradation. Feeds on small fish by diving.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 40,2 cm | 15.8 in |
| الوزن | 693,3333333333334 g | 24.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 70 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-8
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| الفصيلة | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Microcarbo |
| الأنواع | Microcarbo pygmaeus |
Distribution
Pygmy Cormorant has been recorded in 2 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Pygmy Cormorant endangered?
The Pygmy Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pygmy Cormorant nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 70 days.
How big is the Pygmy Cormorant?
The Pygmy Cormorant has a wingspan of 40.2 cm, weight of 693.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Pygmy Cormorant belong to?
The Pygmy Cormorant (Microcarbo pygmaeus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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