Little Cormorant
Microcarbo niger
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<birdfyi-bird slug="microcarbo-niger"></birdfyi-bird>The Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.3 cm and a weight of 442.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 39,3 cm | 15.5 in |
| Ağırlık | 442,5 g | 15.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2-6
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Familya | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Microcarbo |
| Türler | Microcarbo niger |
Distribution
Little Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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