Long-tailed Cormorant
Microcarbo africanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="microcarbo-africanus"></birdfyi-bird>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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เกี่ยวกับเรา
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 |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 39.8 cm | 15.7 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 557.5 g | 19.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Incubation: 23-25 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
จำนวนไข่
2-6
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Microcarbo |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Microcarbo africanus |
Distribution
Long-tailed Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phalacrocoracidae family