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Little Black Cormorant
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
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Least Concern
Envergure
49,8 cm
Poids
971,6666666666666 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes
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À propos
55–65 cm. All-black; glossy green-blue; bare black facial skin. Widespread across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia in freshwater and marine environments. Highly gregarious; nests colonially in trees. Feeds on fish by pursuit-diving; often seen drying wings on posts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 49,8 cm | 19.6 in |
| Poids | 971,6666666666666 g | 34.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| Espèces | Phalacrocorax sulcirostris |
Distribution
Little Black Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Little Black Cormorant endangered?
The Little Black Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Little Black Cormorant?
The Little Black Cormorant has a wingspan of 49.8 cm, weight of 971.6666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Little Black Cormorant belong to?
The Little Black Cormorant (Phalacrocorax sulcirostris) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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