Guanay Cormorant
Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leucocarbo-bougainvilliorum"></birdfyi-bird>The Guanay Cormorant (Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.6 cm and a weight of 2.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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76 cm. Black above; white underparts; black facial skin; yellow bill. Breeds Peruvian and Chilean coast; one of the most abundant South American seabirds. Feeds on anchovy in Humboldt Current. Produces massive guano deposits; colonies of millions historically. Near Threatened; sensitive to El Niño.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 58.6 cm | 23.1 in |
| 体重 | 2280.5 g | 80.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: M,SC.
产卵数
2-3
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| 科 | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Leucocarbo |
| 物种 | Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum |
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