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Great Pied Cormorant
Phalacrocorax varius
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Least Concern
Wingspan
59.1 cm
Weight
1868.1666666666667 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
75–85 cm. Black above with white face and underparts; yellow bill. Resident in Australia and New Zealand in coastal and inland freshwater habitats. The largest Australasian cormorant; often called Pied Cormorant. Feeds on fish; highly adaptable to freshwater and marine environments.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 59.1 cm | 23.3 in |
| Weight | 1868.1666666666667 g | 65.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 25-33 days. Fledging: 47-60 days.
Clutch Size
1-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Species | Phalacrocorax varius |
Distribution
Great Pied 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 Great Pied Cormorant endangered?
The Great Pied Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Pied Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 25-33 days. Fledging: 47-60 days.
How big is the Great Pied Cormorant?
The Great Pied Cormorant has a wingspan of 59.1 cm, weight of 1868.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Great Pied Cormorant belong to?
The Great Pied Cormorant (Phalacrocorax varius) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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