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Long-tailed Cormorant

Microcarbo africanus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
39,8 cm
Berat
557,5 g
Famili
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordo
Suliformes

The Long-tailed Cormorant (Microcarbo africanus) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.8 cm and a weight of 557.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

50–55 cm. Slim; brown-black with long tail; orange facial skin. Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar in freshwater habitats. Feeds on small fish and amphibians. Gregarious; roosts communally in large trees. One of Africa's commonest freshwater birds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 39,8 cm 15.7 in
Berat 557,5 g 19.67 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-6

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
Famili Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags)
Genus Microcarbo
Spesies Microcarbo africanus

Distribution

Long-tailed Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Long-tailed Cormorant endangered?
The Long-tailed Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Long-tailed Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
How big is the Long-tailed Cormorant?
The Long-tailed Cormorant has a wingspan of 39.8 cm, weight of 557.5 g.
What order and family does the Long-tailed Cormorant belong to?
The Long-tailed Cormorant (Microcarbo africanus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.

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