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Primary Traits
768 g
0 m
49
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Microcarbo coronatus
English name
Crowned Cormorant
Order
Pelecaniformes
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Genus
Microcarbo
Species
coronatus
Data source
HBW1, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
670 g
Maximum female mass
780 g
Minimum male mass
710 g
Maximum male mass
880 g
Minimum unsexed mass
800 g
Maximum unsexed mass
No data
Average mass
768 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
0 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
0 m
Typical elevation
0 m
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Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Coastal
Habitat breadth
2
Primary diet
Fish
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.4
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Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
No data
Nest substrate
Building, Rock, Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
3
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
21 d
Maximum incubation period
25 d
Minimum fledging period
35 d
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
2.5
Average fledging period
35 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Sedentary