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Crowned Cormorant
Microcarbo coronatus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
41,2 cm
Peso
768,0 g
Familia
Phalacrocoracidae
Orden
Suliformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 41,2 cm | 16.2 in |
| Peso | 768,0 g | 27.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Suliformes (Piqueros y Cormoranes) |
| Familia | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormoranes) |
| Genus | Microcarbo |
| Especies | Microcarbo coronatus |
Distribution
Crowned Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
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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