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Little Cormorant

Microcarbo niger

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
39,3 cm
Khối Lượng
442,5 g
Họ
Phalacrocoracidae
Bộ
Suliformes

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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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 39,3 cm 15.5 in
Khối Lượng 442,5 g 15.61 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Số Trứng

2-6

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
Họ Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags)
Genus Microcarbo
Loài Microcarbo niger

Distribution

Little Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Little Cormorant endangered?
The Little Cormorant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Little Cormorant?
The Little Cormorant has a wingspan of 39.3 cm, weight of 442.5 g.
What order and family does the Little Cormorant belong to?
The Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Phalacrocoracidae.

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