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Double-crested Cormorant

Phalacrocorax auritus

Least Concern

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Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Suliformes (Suliformes)

Species

Phalacrocorax auritus (Double-crested Cormorant)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミミヒメウ

Chinese 角鸬鹚

Spanish Cormorán orejudo

French Cormoran à aigrettes

German Ohrenscharbe

Portuguese corvo-marinho-d'orelhas

Russian Ушастый баклан

Similar Species in Phalacrocorax

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Black-faced Cormorant

Phalacrocorax fuscescens

Least Concern

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Great Cormorant/European Shag

Phalacrocorax brasilianus

Least Concern

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Indian Cormorant

Phalacrocorax fuscicollis

Least Concern

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Japanese Cormorant

Phalacrocorax capillatus

Least Concern

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Spotted Shag

Phalacrocorax punctatus

Least Concern

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Little Black Cormorant

Phalacrocorax sulcirostris

Least Concern

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Bank Cormorant

Phalacrocorax neglectus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Double-crested Cormorant?

The scientific name of Double-crested Cormorant is Phalacrocorax auritus. It belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax.

What is the conservation status of Double-crested Cormorant?

Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Double-crested Cormorant live?

Double-crested Cormorant is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Double-crested Cormorant belong to?

Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) belongs to the genus Phalacrocorax, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalacrocoracidae.

Is Double-crested Cormorant endangered?

No, Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Double-crested Cormorant belong to?

Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Double-crested Cormorant?

The closest relatives of Double-crested Cormorant in the genus Phalacrocorax include Bank Cormorant, Black-faced Cormorant, Great Cormorant/European Shag, Neotropic Cormorant, Indian Cormorant.