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Kormoran

Phalacrocorax carbo

Least Concern

Länge

90,0 cm

Flügelspannweite

145,0 cm

Gewicht

2600,0 g

Familie

Phalacrocoracidae

Ordnung

Suliformes

Über uns

Der Kormoran ist einer der am weitesten verbreiteten Seevögel der Welt. Anders als die meisten Wasservögel besitzt der Kormoran kein vollständig wasserabweisendes Gefieder, was zu seiner typischen Haltung mit ausgebreiteten Flügeln zum Trocknen führt. In Asien setzen Fischer Kormorane seit über tausend Jahren zum Fischfang ein.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Body Length	90,0 cm	35.4 in
Flügelspannweite	145,0 cm	57.1 in
Gewicht	2600,0 g	91.71 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

All black with a bronze-green gloss. White throat patch and white thigh patches in breeding season. Yellow-orange face patch around the bill base.

Schnabel

Long, hooked, dark bill with a yellow gape

Habitat & Range

Coasts, estuaries, lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. Nests in colonies in trees, on cliffs, or on the ground.

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Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Very wide range across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. One of the most widespread cormorant species.

Diet & Feeding

Fish caught by diving from the surface. Pursues prey underwater using powerful feet for propulsion. Can dive to over 10 meters.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: PL,M. Incubation: 27-38 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.

Gelegegröße

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Lautgebung

Gesang

Deep, guttural grunts and 'karrr' calls at colonies. Bill-clicking and hissing in threat displays. Silent at sea. Colonial noise can be deafening during the breeding season.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordnung	Suliformes (Tölpel und Kormorane)
Familie	Phalacrocoracidae (Kormorane)
Genus	Phalacrocorax
Arten	Phalacrocorax carbo

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
German	Kormoran
Spanish	Cormorán Grande

Distribution

Kormoran has been recorded in 9 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded

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🇧🇪 Belgien 🇩🇰 Dänemark 🇮🇱 Israel 🇱🇻 Lettland 🇱🇹 Litauen 🇳🇴 Norwegen 🇸🇪 Schweden 🇨🇭 Schweiz 🇺🇸 Vereinigte Staaten

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What does the Kormoran eat?

Fish caught by diving from the surface. Pursues prey underwater using powerful feet for propulsion. Can dive to over 10 meters.

Where does the Kormoran live?

Coasts, estuaries, lakes, rivers, and reservoirs. Nests in colonies in trees, on cliffs, or on the ground.

Is the Kormoran endangered?

The Kormoran has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Kormoran nest?

Nest type: PL,M. Incubation: 27-38 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.

What does the Kormoran sound like?

Deep, guttural grunts and 'karrr' calls at colonies. Bill-clicking and hissing in threat displays. Silent at sea. Colonial noise can be deafening during the breeding season.

How big is the Kormoran?

The Kormoran has a body length of 90.0 cm, wingspan of 145.0 cm, weight of 2600.0 g.

What order and family does the Kormoran belong to?

The Kormoran (Phalacrocorax carbo) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.