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Bank Cormorant

Phalacrocorax neglectus

Endangered
Flügelspannweite
52,2 cm
Gewicht
1930,0 g
Familie
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordnung
Suliformes

The Bank Cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (kormorane), within the order Suliformes (tölpel und kormorane). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.2 cm and a weight of 1.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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76 cm. Dark sooty-brown; bare-faced; yellow at gape. Endemic to South Africa and Namibia coast; Near Threatened. Breeds on rocky islands and coastal cliffs. Feeds on fish in the cold Benguela upwelling. Does not venture far from breeding colonies; very restricted coastal range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 52,2 cm 20.6 in
Gewicht 1930,0 g 68.08 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Incubation: 29-30 days.

Gelegegröße

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Bank Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Bank Cormorant endangered?
The Bank Cormorant has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Bank Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 29-30 days.
How big is the Bank Cormorant?
The Bank Cormorant has a wingspan of 52.2 cm, weight of 1930.0 g.
What order and family does the Bank Cormorant belong to?
The Bank Cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.

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