"You can find me in large colonies on the Peruvian and Chilean coasts."
Guanay Cormorant
Phalacrocorax bougainvillii
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Aves |
| Orden | Suliformes |
| Peso | 1.7 - 2 kg |
| Longitud | 74 - 76 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
NT Near Threatened
¿Quién soy?
I am a characteristic bird of cold coastal waters. Most of my plumage is black, while my chest and belly are white. The skin around my eyes is featherless and bright red. My legs are pink. I usually live in large groups and nest on the flat surfaces of the guano islands.
¿De qué me alimento?
I am an excellent hunter. I eat fish, especially anchoveta (Engraulis ringens), and less frequently, pejerrey (Odontesthes regia).
¿Dónde vivo?
You can find me on the coasts of Peru and Chile.
Para que me conozcas mejor
Part of the "guano boom"?
In the last century, my excrement was a precious natural resource, known throughout the world as an excellent fertilizer for crops.
