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Brandt's Cormorant
Urile penicillatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
56.1 cm
Weight
2280.1666666666665 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
84–89 cm. Large; glossy dark green with blue throat pouch; white face plumes in breeding. Breeds along Pacific coast of North America from Alaska to Baja California. Feeds on fish in kelp beds and rocky shores; plunge-dives and pursues fish underwater. Colonial rooster on sea cliffs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 56.1 cm | 22.1 in |
| Weight | 2280.1666666666665 g | 80.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Urile |
| Species | Urile penicillatus |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Brandt's Cormorant endangered?
The Brandt's Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Brandt's Cormorant?
The Brandt's Cormorant has a wingspan of 56.1 cm, weight of 2280.1666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Brandt's Cormorant belong to?
The Brandt's Cormorant (Urile penicillatus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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