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Guanay Cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
58.6 cm
Weight
2280.5 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
On this page
About
76 cm. Black above; white underparts; black facial skin; yellow bill. Breeds Peruvian and Chilean coast; one of the most abundant South American seabirds. Feeds on anchovy in Humboldt Current. Produces massive guano deposits; colonies of millions historically. Near Threatened; sensitive to El Niño.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 58.6 cm | 23.1 in |
| Weight | 2280.5 g | 80.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M,SC.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Species | Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Guanay Cormorant endangered?
The Guanay Cormorant has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Guanay Cormorant nest?
Nest type: M,SC.
How big is the Guanay Cormorant?
The Guanay Cormorant has a wingspan of 58.6 cm, weight of 2280.5 g.
What order and family does the Guanay Cormorant belong to?
The Guanay Cormorant (Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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