Guanay Cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leucocarbo-bougainvilliorum"></birdfyi-bird>The Guanay Cormorant (Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.6 cm and a weight of 2.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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À propos
76 cm. Black above; white underparts; black facial skin; yellow bill. Breeds Peruvian and Chilean coast; one of the most abundant South American seabirds. Feeds on anchovy in Humboldt Current. Produces massive guano deposits; colonies of millions historically. Near Threatened; sensitive to El Niño.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 58,6 cm | 23.1 in |
| Poids | 2280,5 g | 80.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: M,SC.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Espèces | Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phalacrocoracidae family