ABOUT THIS SPECIES
NEOTROPIC CORMORANT – (Species Account Weblog #77)
TAXONOMIC TREE:
- ORDER: Suliformes,
- FAMILY: Phalacrocoracidae,
- BINOMIAL NAME: Nannopterum brasilianum
The Neotropic Cormorant has a black physique. Immatures have darkish brown breast. Orange facial pores and skin comes to a degree and is bordered by skinny white line. Smaller, longer-tailed and shorter-legged than Double-crested Cormorant. Dives underwater to seize fish. Typically perches with unfold wings to dry them out. Most widespread species of cormorant from Mexico south. (from Birds of the World)
SIMILAR SPECIES
Typically happens with Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum), particularly in winter, and is typically confused with that species. Physique measurement, and form and coloration of gular pouch are most dependable distinguishing marks within the subject
DISTRIBUTION
PERSONAL OBSERVATION ANECDOTES
In Costa Rica we noticed Neotropic Cormorants close to the Chilamate Rainforest EcoRetret and whereas on the boat tour on the mouth of the Tárcoles River.
PHOTO GALLERY
**A few of these Picture Gallery photos (all taken by me) have been taken in different close by nations.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
View the 5 most up-to-date Birds & Birding in Costa Rica collection weblog posts under.
