Little Cormorant
Microcarbo niger
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<birdfyi-bird slug="microcarbo-niger"></birdfyi-bird>The Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormoranes), within the order Suliformes (piqueros y cormoranes). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.3 cm and a weight of 442.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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50–55 cm. Small; all dark glossy black; orange facial skin; short crest in breeding. Widespread across South and Southeast Asia in freshwater lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Feeds on small fish. Commonly seen perched with wings outstretched drying plumage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 39,3 cm | 15.5 in |
| Peso | 442,5 g | 15.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
2-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Suliformes (Piqueros y Cormoranes) |
| Familia | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormoranes) |
| Genus | Microcarbo |
| Especies | Microcarbo niger |
Distribution
Little Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phalacrocoracidae family