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Heard Shag
Leucocarbo nivalis
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Not Evaluated
Khối Lượng
2931,0 g
Họ
Phalacrocoracidae
Bộ
Suliformes
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Giới Thiệu
63 cm. Black above; white below; orange caruncles. Endemic to Heard Island and McDonald Islands, remote Australian sub-Antarctic territory. Vulnerable; population of only a few thousand in a very restricted range. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in cold surrounding ocean.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Khối Lượng | 2931,0 g | 103.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 55 days.
Số Trứng
2-4
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Họ | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| Loài | Leucocarbo nivalis |
External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
How does the Heard Shag nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 55 days.
How big is the Heard Shag?
The Heard Shag has a weight of 2931.0 g.
What order and family does the Heard Shag belong to?
The Heard Shag (Leucocarbo nivalis) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.
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