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Little Cormorant

Microcarbo niger

Least Concern
翼展
39.3 cm
体重
442.5 g
Phalacrocoracidae
Suliformes

关于

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
翼展 39.3 cm 15.5 in
体重 442.5 g 15.61 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

产卵数

2-6

分类学

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

Distribution

Little Cormorant has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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