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Pygmy Cormorant
Microcarbo pygmaeus
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Least Concern
Envergure
40,2 cm
Poids
693,3333333333334 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes
À propos
45–55 cm. Small; dark brown with chestnut head and neck in breeding; pale yellow throat. Resident across eastern Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia in freshwater lakes and rivers. Vulnerable; declining due to wetland degradation. Feeds on small fish by diving.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 40,2 cm | 15.8 in |
| Poids | 693,3333333333334 g | 24.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 70 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-8
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Microcarbo |
| Espèces | Microcarbo pygmaeus |
Distribution
Pygmy Cormorant has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Pygmy Cormorant endangered?
The Pygmy Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pygmy Cormorant nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 70 days.
How big is the Pygmy Cormorant?
The Pygmy Cormorant has a wingspan of 40.2 cm, weight of 693.3333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Pygmy Cormorant belong to?
The Pygmy Cormorant (Microcarbo pygmaeus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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