Cape Cormorant

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Cape Cormorant (<em>Phalacrocorax capensis</em>) is a species of Cormorants, Shags (<em>Phalacrocoracidae</em>) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds.

Overview

Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) is a species of Cormorants, Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Phalacrocorax; binomial: Phalacrocorax capensis; authority: (Sparrman, 1788).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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