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Bank Cormorant

Phalacrocorax neglectus

Endangered
طول الجناح
52,2 cm
الوزن
1930,0 g
الفصيلة
Phalacrocoracidae
الرتبة
Suliformes

The Bank Cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.2 cm and a weight of 1.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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حول

76 cm. Dark sooty-brown; bare-faced; yellow at gape. Endemic to South Africa and Namibia coast; Near Threatened. Breeds on rocky islands and coastal cliffs. Feeds on fish in the cold Benguela upwelling. Does not venture far from breeding colonies; very restricted coastal range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 52,2 cm 20.6 in
الوزن 1930,0 g 68.08 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Endangered
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Incubation: 29-30 days.

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التصنيف

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

Distribution

Bank Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Bank Cormorant endangered?
The Bank Cormorant has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Bank Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 29-30 days.
How big is the Bank Cormorant?
The Bank Cormorant has a wingspan of 52.2 cm, weight of 1930.0 g.
What order and family does the Bank Cormorant belong to?
The Bank Cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.

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