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Socotra Cormorant

Phalacrocorax nigrogularis

Vulnerable
Размах крыльев
56,6 cm
Масса
1560,0 g
Семейство
Phalacrocoracidae
Отряд
Suliformes

The Socotra Cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 56.6 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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80 cm. Large; dark brown with pale yellow gape and facial skin. Breeds on islands in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Red Sea. Vulnerable; faces threats from oil spills, human disturbance, and overfishing. Feeds on fish in warm Arabian Sea; colonial nester on flat, barren islands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 56,6 cm 22.3 in
Масса 1560,0 g 55.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: M,SC.

Размер кладки

2-4

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
Семейство Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags)
Genus Phalacrocorax
Виды Phalacrocorax nigrogularis

Distribution

Socotra Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Socotra Cormorant endangered?
The Socotra Cormorant has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Socotra Cormorant nest?
Nest type: M,SC.
How big is the Socotra Cormorant?
The Socotra Cormorant has a wingspan of 56.6 cm, weight of 1560.0 g.
What order and family does the Socotra Cormorant belong to?
The Socotra Cormorant (Phalacrocorax nigrogularis) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.

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