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Black-faced Cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscescens
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Least Concern
Envergure
52,8 cm
Poids
1515,0 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes
À propos
61 cm. Dark sooty-black throughout; bare black facial skin. Endemic to southern Australian coasts from the Great Australian Bight to Victoria and Tasmania. Feeds on fish in coastal and estuarine habitats. Colonial nester on rocky coastal islands; often associated with seagrass beds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 52,8 cm | 20.8 in |
| Poids | 1515,0 g | 53.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Espèces | Phalacrocorax fuscescens |
Distribution
Black-faced Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Black-faced Cormorant endangered?
The Black-faced Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Black-faced Cormorant?
The Black-faced Cormorant has a wingspan of 52.8 cm, weight of 1515.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-faced Cormorant belong to?
The Black-faced Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscescens) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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Bank Cormorant
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Rough-faced Shag
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Vulnerable