Red-legged Cormorant
Poikilocarbo gaimardi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="poikilocarbo-gaimardi"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-legged Cormorant (Poikilocarbo gaimardi) is a bird species in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorants & shags), within the order Suliformes (boobies & cormorants). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.3 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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71–76 cm. Slender; grey body; red legs; spotted white scapulars; red facial skin; yellow bill. Coastal endemic of western South America (Peru, Chile). Near Threatened; restricted to rocky coasts with Humboldt Current upwelling. Feeds on fish by diving in cold, productive inshore waters.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 49.3 cm | 19.4 in |
| 体重 | 1416.6666666666667 g | 49.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CV.
产卵数
3-4
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| 科 | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants & Shags) |
| Genus | Poikilocarbo |
| 物种 | Poikilocarbo gaimardi |
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