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Little Cormorant
Microcarbo niger
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
39.3 cm
वजन
442.5 g
कुल
Phalacrocoracidae
गण
Suliformes
के बारे में
50–55 cm. Small; all dark glossy black; orange facial skin; short crest in breeding. Widespread across South and Southeast Asia in freshwater lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Feeds on small fish. Commonly seen perched with wings outstretched drying plumage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 39.3 cm | 15.5 in |
| वजन | 442.5 g | 15.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
अंडों की संख्या
2-6
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| कुल | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Microcarbo |
| प्रजातियां | Microcarbo niger |
Distribution
Little Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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उपस्थित
Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the Little Cormorant endangered?
The Little Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Little Cormorant?
The Little Cormorant has a wingspan of 39.3 cm, weight of 442.5 g.
What order and family does the Little Cormorant belong to?
The Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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