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Red-faced Cormorant
Urile urile
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Least Concern
Wingspan
54.1 cm
Weight
2013.0 g
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Order
Suliformes
About
71–89 cm. Dark with vivid red facial skin; blue eyes; glossy green sheen. Breeds Aleutian and western Alaskan islands and NE Asia coasts. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in shallow coastal waters. Near Threatened; populations affected by oil pollution and entanglement in gillnets.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 54.1 cm | 21.3 in |
| Weight | 2013.0 g | 71.01 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 60 days.
Clutch Size
3-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Urile |
| Species | Urile urile |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red-faced Cormorant endangered?
The Red-faced Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-faced Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Red-faced Cormorant?
The Red-faced Cormorant has a wingspan of 54.1 cm, weight of 2013.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-faced Cormorant belong to?
The Red-faced Cormorant (Urile urile) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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Brandt's Cormorant
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