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Black-faced Cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscescens
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Least Concern
Wingspan
52.8 cm
Weight
1515.0 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
On this page
About
61 cm. Dark sooty-black throughout; bare black facial skin. Endemic to southern Australian coasts from the Great Australian Bight to Victoria and Tasmania. Feeds on fish in coastal and estuarine habitats. Colonial nester on rocky coastal islands; often associated with seagrass beds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 52.8 cm | 20.8 in |
| Weight | 1515.0 g | 53.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Species | Phalacrocorax fuscescens |
Distribution
Black-faced Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-faced Cormorant endangered?
The Black-faced Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-faced Cormorant?
The Black-faced Cormorant has a wingspan of 52.8 cm, weight of 1515.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-faced Cormorant belong to?
The Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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