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Long-tailed Cormorant
Microcarbo africanus
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Least Concern
Envergure
39,8 cm
Poids
557,5 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes
À propos
50–55 cm. Slim; brown-black with long tail; orange facial skin. Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar in freshwater habitats. Feeds on small fish and amphibians. Gregarious; roosts communally in large trees. One of Africa's commonest freshwater birds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 39,8 cm | 15.7 in |
| Poids | 557,5 g | 19.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Microcarbo |
| Espèces | Microcarbo africanus |
Distribution
Long-tailed Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Long-tailed Cormorant endangered?
The Long-tailed Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Long-tailed Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
How big is the Long-tailed Cormorant?
The Long-tailed Cormorant has a wingspan of 39.8 cm, weight of 557.5 g.
What order and family does the Long-tailed Cormorant belong to?
The Long-tailed Cormorant (Microcarbo africanus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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