Crowned Cormorant
Microcarbo coronatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="microcarbo-coronatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Crowned Cormorant (Microcarbo coronatus) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (kormorane), within the order Suliformes (tölpel und kormorane). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.2 cm and a weight of 768 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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50–57 cm. Dark brown with white facial spots in breeding plumage; orange-red facial skin. Endemic to coastal southern Africa (Namibia and South Africa). Near Threatened; restricted range on rocky shores and inshore waters. Feeds on fish; colonial nester on rocky islands and sea stacks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 41,2 cm | 16.2 in |
| Gewicht | 768,0 g | 27.09 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 35 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Suliformes (Tölpel und Kormorane) |
| Familie | Phalacrocoracidae (Kormorane) |
| Genus | Microcarbo |
| Arten | Microcarbo coronatus |
Distribution
Crowned Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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