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Little Black Cormorant
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
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Least Concern
Wingspan
49.8 cm
Weight
971.6666666666666 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
55–65 cm. All-black; glossy green-blue; bare black facial skin. Widespread across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia in freshwater and marine environments. Highly gregarious; nests colonially in trees. Feeds on fish by pursuit-diving; often seen drying wings on posts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 49.8 cm | 19.6 in |
| Weight | 971.6666666666666 g | 34.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Species | Phalacrocorax sulcirostris |
Distribution
Little Black Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Little Black Cormorant endangered?
The Little Black Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Little Black Cormorant?
The Little Black Cormorant has a wingspan of 49.8 cm, weight of 971.6666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Little Black Cormorant belong to?
The Little Black Cormorant (Phalacrocorax sulcirostris) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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