Japanese Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capillatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phalacrocorax-capillatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Japanese Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capillatus) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 62.9 cm and a weight of 2.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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84 cm. Large; black with white facial spots and white flanks in breeding; yellow gape. Breeds on rocky coasts of Japan, Korea, and northeastern China. Resident; feeds on fish in cold Pacific waters. Trained for cormorant fishing (ukai) in Japan for centuries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 62.9 cm | 24.8 in |
| Weight | 2837.5 g | 100.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 34 days. Fledging: 40 days.
Clutch Size
4-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Species | Phalacrocorax capillatus |
Distribution
Japanese Cormorant has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Phalacrocoracidae family