Pygmy Cormorant
Microcarbo pygmaeus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="microcarbo-pygmaeus"></birdfyi-bird>The Pygmy Cormorant (Microcarbo pygmaeus) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.2 cm and a weight of 693.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
45–55 cm. Small; dark brown with chestnut head and neck in breeding; pale yellow throat. Resident across eastern Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia in freshwater lakes and rivers. Vulnerable; declining due to wetland degradation. Feeds on small fish by diving.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 40.2 cm | 15.8 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 693.3333333333334 g | 24.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 70 days.
จำนวนไข่
2-8
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Microcarbo |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Microcarbo pygmaeus |
Distribution
Pygmy Cormorant has been recorded in 2 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phalacrocoracidae family