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Red-legged Cormorant
Poikilocarbo gaimardi
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
49,3 cm
Peso
1416,6666666666667 g
Familia
Phalacrocoracidae
Orden
Suliformes
Acerca de
71–76 cm. Slender; grey body; red legs; spotted white scapulars; red facial skin; yellow bill. Coastal endemic of western South America (Peru, Chile). Near Threatened; restricted to rocky coasts with Humboldt Current upwelling. Feeds on fish by diving in cold, productive inshore waters.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 49,3 cm | 19.4 in |
| Peso | 1416,6666666666667 g | 49.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Familia | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Poikilocarbo |
| Especies | Poikilocarbo gaimardi |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Red-legged Cormorant endangered?
The Red-legged Cormorant has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Red-legged Cormorant nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Red-legged Cormorant?
The Red-legged Cormorant has a wingspan of 49.3 cm, weight of 1416.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Red-legged Cormorant belong to?
The Red-legged Cormorant (Poikilocarbo gaimardi) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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