Socotra Cormorant
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phalacrocorax-nigrogularis"></birdfyi-bird>The Socotra Cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 56.6 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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About
80 cm. Large; dark brown with pale yellow gape and facial skin. Breeds on islands in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Red Sea. Vulnerable; faces threats from oil spills, human disturbance, and overfishing. Feeds on fish in warm Arabian Sea; colonial nester on flat, barren islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 56.6 cm | 22.3 in |
| Weight | 1560.0 g | 55.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: M,SC.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Species | Phalacrocorax nigrogularis |
Distribution
Socotra Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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