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Little Black Cormorant

Phalacrocorax sulcirostris

Least Concern
Envergure
49,8 cm
Poids
971,6666666666666 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes

The Little Black Cormorant (Phalacrocorax sulcirostris) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.8 cm and a weight of 971.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

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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