Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Data DeficientAves · Suliformes · Phalacrocoracidae
About
The neotropic cormorant or olivaceous cormorant is a medium-sized cormorant found throughout the American tropics and subtropics, from the middle Rio Grande and the Gulf and Californian coasts of the United States south through Mexico and Central America to southern South America, where it is called by the indigenous name of biguá. It also breeds in the Bahamas, Cuba, and Trinidad. It can be found both on coasts and in inland waters. There are at least two subspecies: N. b. mexicanum from Nicaragua northwards and N. b. brasilianum further south. In Peru, the neotropic cormorant is used by the Uru people for fishing.
Fun Fact
It also breeds in the Bahamas, Cuba, and Trinidad.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found throughout the American tropics and subtropics, from the middle Rio Grande and the Gulf and Californian coasts of the United States south through Mexico and Central America to southern South America, where it is called by the indigenous name of biguá.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance