Cape Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phalacrocorax-capensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (kormorane), within the order Suliformes (tölpel und kormorane). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.6 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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63 cm. All-black with glossy blue-green; bare orange facial skin. Breeds colonially on South African and Namibian islands. Endangered; severe decline due to competition with purse-seine anchovy fisheries and El Niño events. Feeds on anchovy and sardine in Benguela Current.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 50,6 cm | 19.9 in |
| Gewicht | 1223,75 g | 43.17 oz |
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Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 63 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Suliformes (Tölpel und Kormorane) |
| Familie | Phalacrocoracidae (Kormorane) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Arten | Phalacrocorax capensis |
Distribution
Cape Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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