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Crowned Cormorant

Microcarbo coronatus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
41,2 cm
Berat
768,0 g
Famili
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordo
Suliformes

Tentang

50–57 cm. Dark brown with white facial spots in breeding plumage; orange-red facial skin. Endemic to coastal southern Africa (Namibia and South Africa). Near Threatened; restricted range on rocky shores and inshore waters. Feeds on fish; colonial nester on rocky islands and sea stacks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 41,2 cm 16.2 in
Berat 768,0 g 27.09 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 35 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Crowned Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Crowned Cormorant endangered?
The Crowned Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crowned Cormorant nest?
Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Crowned Cormorant?
The Crowned Cormorant has a wingspan of 41.2 cm, weight of 768.0 g.
What order and family does the Crowned Cormorant belong to?
The Crowned Cormorant (Microcarbo coronatus) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.

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