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Little Cormorant

Microcarbo niger

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
39,3 cm
Berat
442,5 g
Famili
Phalacrocoracidae
Ordo
Suliformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 39,3 cm 15.5 in
Berat 442,5 g 15.61 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

2-6

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Little Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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