Cape Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phalacrocorax-capensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.6 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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63 cm. All-black with glossy blue-green; bare orange facial skin. Breeds colonially on South African and Namibian islands. Endangered; severe decline due to competition with purse-seine anchovy fisheries and El Niño events. Feeds on anchovy and sardine in Benguela Current.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 50.6 cm | 19.9 in |
| वजन | 1223.75 g | 43.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 63 days.
अंडों की संख्या
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वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| कुल | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Phalacrocorax |
| प्रजातियां | Phalacrocorax capensis |
Distribution
Cape Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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