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Brandt's Cormorant
Urile penicillatus
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Least Concern
Envergure
56,1 cm
Poids
2280,1666666666665 g
Famille
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordre
Suliformes
À propos
84–89 cm. Large; glossy dark green with blue throat pouch; white face plumes in breeding. Breeds along Pacific coast of North America from Alaska to Baja California. Feeds on fish in kelp beds and rocky shores; plunge-dives and pursues fish underwater. Colonial rooster on sea cliffs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 56,1 cm | 22.1 in |
| Poids | 2280,1666666666665 g | 80.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
1-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Urile |
| Espèces | Urile penicillatus |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Brandt's Cormorant endangered?
The Brandt's Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Brandt's Cormorant?
The Brandt's Cormorant has a wingspan of 56.1 cm, weight of 2280.1666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Brandt's Cormorant belong to?
The Brandt's Cormorant (Urile penicillatus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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