Flightless Cormorant
Nannopterum harrisi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="nannopterum-harrisi"></birdfyi-bird>The Flightless Cormorant (Nannopterum harrisi) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 37.8 cm and a weight of 3.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Giới Thiệu
89–100 cm. Dark brown; vestigial wings unsuited for flight; bright turquoise eyes. Endemic to Galapagos Islands (Fernandina and Isabela). Only flightless cormorant; Vulnerable with about 1,000 pairs. Feeds on fish and octopus by diving near shore; no natural land predators historically.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 37,8 cm | 14.9 in |
| Khối Lượng | 3241,6666666666665 g | 114.35 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Incubation: 35 days. Fledging: 60 days.
Số Trứng
1-4
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Họ | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Nannopterum |
| Loài | Nannopterum harrisi |
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