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Crowned Cormorant
Microcarbo coronatus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
41,2 cm
Gewicht
768,0 g
Familie
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordnung
Suliformes
Über uns
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 |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Gelegegröße
2-3
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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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Crowned Cormorant endangered?
The Crowned Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crowned Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Crowned Cormorant?
The Crowned Cormorant has a wingspan of 41.2 cm, weight of 768.0 g.
What order and family does the Crowned Cormorant belong to?
The Crowned Cormorant (Microcarbo coronatus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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