Long-tailed Cormorant vs Bank Cormorant
Microcarbo africanus compared with Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Long-tailed Cormorant | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcarbo africanus | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.8 cm (15.7 in) | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 557.5 g (19.67 oz) | 1930.0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Long-tailed Cormorant
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
About These Birds
Long-tailed Cormorant
50–55 cm. Slim; brown-black with long tail; orange facial skin. Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar in freshwater habitats. Feeds on small fish and amphibians. Gregarious; roosts communally in large trees. One of Africa's commonest freshwater birds.
Bank Cormorant
76 cm. Dark sooty-brown; bare-faced; yellow at gape. Endemic to South Africa and Namibia coast; Near Threatened. Breeds on rocky islands and coastal cliffs. Feeds on fish in the cold Benguela upwelling. Does not venture far from breeding colonies; very restricted coastal range.