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| Year | Category |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Least Concern |
| 2009 | Least Concern |
| 2008 | Least Concern |
| 2004 | Least Concern |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
Species attributes
| Migratory status | full migrant | Forest dependency | Does not normally occur in forest |
| Land mass type | Average mass | - |
Distribution
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence breeding/resident (km2) | 365,000 | medium |
| Extent of Occurrence non-breeding (km2) | 457,000 | medium |
| Number of locations | - | |
| Fragmentation | - |
Population & trend
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of mature individuals | 340000-1400000 | poor | Estimated | 2009 |
| Population trend | Unknown | - | ||
| Number of subpopulations | - | - | - | |
| Largest subpopulation | - | - | - | |
| Generation length (yrs) | 11.3 | - | - | - |
| Trend justification: The overall population trend is uncertain, as some populations are decreasing, while others are fluctuating, stable, or have unknown trends (Wetlands International 2006). | ||||
Country/Territory distribution
| Country/Territory | Occurrence status | Extinct | Breeding | Non-breeding | Passage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctica | Native | No | Yes | ||
| Argentina | Native | No | |||
| Australia | Native | No | Yes | ||
| Chile | Native | No | |||
| Falkland Islands (Malvinas) | Native | No | |||
| French Southern Territories | Native | No | Yes | ||
| Heard Island and McDonald Islands (to Australia) | Native | No | |||
| South Africa | Native | No | Yes | ||
| South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands | Native | No | Yes | ||
| Uruguay | Vagrant | No | Yes |
Important Bird Areas where this species has triggered the IBA criteria
| Country/Territory | IBA Name | IBA link |
|---|---|---|
| Antarctica | Atriceps Island, Robertson Islands |  |
| Antarctica | Avian Island | |
| Antarctica | Bluff Island | |
| Antarctica | Cape Evensen | |
| Antarctica | Cockburn Island | |
| Antarctica | Cormorant Island | |
| Antarctica | Dion Islands | |
| Antarctica | Ginger Islands | |
| Antarctica | Island north of Dodman Island | |
| Antarctica | Islet east of Guépratte Island | |
| Antarctica | Islet south of Bates Island | |
| Antarctica | Islet southwest of Cape Davidson, Laurie Island | |
| Antarctica | Joubin Islands | |
| Antarctica | Paulet Island | |
| Antarctica | Pearl Rocks | |
| Antarctica | Pirie Peninsula, Laurie Island | |
| Antarctica | Pursuit Point, Wiencke Island | |
| Antarctica | Signy Island | |
| Antarctica | Southern Powell Island and adjacent islands | |
| Antarctica | Stonington Island | |
| Antarctica | Trinity Island southwest | |
| Antarctica | Uruguay Island | |
| Argentina | Península Mitre | |
| Argentina | Punta León | |
| Chile | Parque Nacional Cabo de Hornos | |
| Falkland Islands (Malvinas) | Bleaker Island Group | |
| Falkland Islands (Malvinas) | Hummock Island Group | |
| Falkland Islands (Malvinas) | New Island Group | |
| French Southern Territories | Île aux Cochons | |
| French Southern Territories | Île de l'Est | |
| French Southern Territories | Île de la Possession | |
| French Southern Territories | Île des Pingouins | |
| South Africa | Prince Edward Islands Special Nature Reserve | |
| South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands | South Georgia - mainland, islands, islets and stacks | |
Habitats & altitude
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | Coastal Freshwater Lakes | suitable | breeding |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | Sea Cliffs and Rocky Offshore Islands | major | breeding |
| Marine Intertidal | Rocky Shoreline | major | breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Macroalgal/Kelp | major | breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Macroalgal/Kelp | major | non-breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Pelagic | suitable | non-breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Pelagic | suitable | breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Seagrass (Submerged) | major | breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Seagrass (Submerged) | major | non-breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Subtidal Loose Rock/pebble/gravel | major | breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Subtidal Loose Rock/pebble/gravel | major | non-breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Subtidal Rock and Rocky Reefs | major | breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Subtidal Rock and Rocky Reefs | major | non-breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Subtidal Sandy | major | breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Subtidal Sandy | major | non-breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Subtidal Sandy-Mud | major | breeding |
| Marine Neritic | Subtidal Sandy-Mud | major | non-breeding |
| Altitude | 0 - 800 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Utilisation
| Purpose | Primary form used | Life stage used | Source | Scale | Level | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pets | Whole | Adults and juveniles | Wild | International | Non-trivial | Recent |
| Food (human) | Whole | Eggs | Wild | Subsistence, National | Non-trivial | Recent |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2013) Species factsheet: Phalacrocorax atriceps. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2013) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013.
This information is based upon, and updates, the information published in BirdLife International (2000) Threatened birds of the world. Barcelona and Cambridge, UK: Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International, BirdLife International (2004) Threatened birds of the world 2004 CD-ROM and BirdLife International (2008) Threatened birds of the world 2008 CD-ROM. These sources provide the information for species accounts for the birds on the IUCN Red List.
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| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Current IUCN Red List category | Least Concern |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants) |
| Species name author | King, 1828 |
| Population size | 340000-1400000 mature individuals |
| Population trend | Unknown |
| Distribution size (breeding/resident) | 365,000 km2 |
| Country endemic? | No |
| Links to further information | |
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