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Pelagic Cormorant
Urile pelagicus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
50.9 cm
Weight
1767.3333333333333 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
63–73 cm. Small, slim cormorant; entirely glossy green-black; narrow bill; slender neck. Breeds along Pacific coasts from Baja California to NE Russia on rocky cliffs. Feeds on small fish in kelp beds. Least gregarious North Pacific cormorant; nests in small scattered groups.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 50.9 cm | 20.0 in |
| Weight | 1767.3333333333333 g | 62.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 31 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Urile |
| Species | Urile pelagicus |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pelagic Cormorant endangered?
The Pelagic Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pelagic Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 31 days.
How big is the Pelagic Cormorant?
The Pelagic Cormorant has a wingspan of 50.9 cm, weight of 1767.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Pelagic Cormorant belong to?
The Pelagic Cormorant (Urile pelagicus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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