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Flightless Cormorant
Nannopterum harrisi
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Vulnerable
Envergure
37,8 cm
Poids
3241,6666666666665 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes
À propos
89–100 cm. Dark brown; vestigial wings unsuited for flight; bright turquoise eyes. Endemic to Galapagos Islands (Fernandina and Isabela). Only flightless cormorant; Vulnerable with about 1,000 pairs. Feeds on fish and octopus by diving near shore; no natural land predators historically.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 37,8 cm | 14.9 in |
| Poids | 3241,6666666666665 g | 114.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 35 days. Fledging: 60 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Nannopterum |
| Espèces | Nannopterum harrisi |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Flightless Cormorant endangered?
The Flightless Cormorant has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Flightless Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 35 days. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Flightless Cormorant?
The Flightless Cormorant has a wingspan of 37.8 cm, weight of 3241.6666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Flightless Cormorant belong to?
The Flightless Cormorant (Nannopterum harrisi) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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Spectacled Cormorant
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Bank Cormorant
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Rough-faced Shag
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Vulnerable