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Red-legged Cormorant
Poikilocarbo gaimardi
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
49.3 cm
Weight
1416.6666666666667 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
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About
71–76 cm. Slender; grey body; red legs; spotted white scapulars; red facial skin; yellow bill. Coastal endemic of western South America (Peru, Chile). Near Threatened; restricted to rocky coasts with Humboldt Current upwelling. Feeds on fish by diving in cold, productive inshore waters.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 49.3 cm | 19.4 in |
| Weight | 1416.6666666666667 g | 49.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Poikilocarbo |
| Species | Poikilocarbo gaimardi |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red-legged Cormorant endangered?
The Red-legged Cormorant has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Red-legged Cormorant nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Red-legged Cormorant?
The Red-legged Cormorant has a wingspan of 49.3 cm, weight of 1416.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Red-legged Cormorant belong to?
The Red-legged Cormorant (Poikilocarbo gaimardi) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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