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Red-legged Cormorant

Phalacrocorax gaimardi

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Suliformes (Suliformes)
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Genus
Phalacrocorax
Species
Phalacrocorax gaimardi (Red-legged Cormorant)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese サカツラウ
Chinese 紅腿鸕鷀
Spanish Cormorán chuita
French Cormoran de Gaimard
German Buntscharbe
Portuguese biguá-de-pernas-vermelhas
Russian Красноногий баклан

Similar Species in Phalacrocorax

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นกกาน้ำปากยาว
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
Least Concern
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นกกาน้ำใหญ่
Phalacrocorax carbo
Least Concern
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Double-crested Cormorant
Phalacrocorax auritus
Least Concern
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Neotropic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax brasilianus
Least Concern
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Spotted Shag
Phalacrocorax punctatus
Least Concern
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Japanese Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capillatus
Least Concern
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Black-faced Cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscescens
Least Concern
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Bank Cormorant
Phalacrocorax neglectus
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-legged Cormorant?
The scientific name of Red-legged Cormorant is Phalacrocorax gaimardi. It belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax.
Where does Red-legged Cormorant live?
Red-legged Cormorant is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Red-legged Cormorant belong to?
Red-legged Cormorant (Phalacrocorax gaimardi) belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.
What kingdom does Red-legged Cormorant belong to?
Red-legged Cormorant (Phalacrocorax gaimardi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Red-legged Cormorant?
The closest relatives of Red-legged Cormorant in the genus Phalacrocorax include นกกาน้ำปากยาว, นกกาน้ำใหญ่, Double-crested Cormorant, Neotropic Cormorant, Japanese Cormorant.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Phalacrocorax — 20 Species

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นกกาน้ำปากยาว
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
LC 🐾
นกกาน้ำใหญ่
Phalacrocorax carbo
LC 🐾
Double-crested Cormorant
Phalacrocorax auritus
LC 🐾
Neotropic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax brasilianus
LC 🐾
Japanese Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capillatus
LC 🐾
Spotted Shag
Phalacrocorax punctatus
LC 🐾
Little Black Cormorant
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
LC 🐾
Magellanic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax magellanicus
NE 🐾
Pallas's Cormorant
Phalacrocorax perspicillatus
NE 🐾
Pelagic Cormorant
Phalacrocorax pelagicus
NE 🐾
Pied Cormorant
Phalacrocorax varius
LC 🐾
Pitt Island Shag
Phalacrocorax featherstoni
EN 🐾
Red-faced Cormorant
Phalacrocorax urile
NE
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Red-legged Cormorant
Phalacrocorax gaimardi
NE
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Socotra Cormorant
Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
VU 🐾
Brandt's Cormorant
Phalacrocorax penicillatus
NE 🐾
Cape Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capensis
EN 🐾
European Shag
Phalacrocorax aristotelis
VU 🐾
Bank Cormorant
Phalacrocorax neglectus
EN 🐾
Flightless Cormorant
Phalacrocorax harrisi
VU
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