Crowned Cormorant vs Pygmy Cormorant
Microcarbo coronatus compared with Microcarbo pygmaeus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Crowned Cormorant | Pygmy Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcarbo coronatus | Microcarbo pygmaeus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.2 cm (16.2 in) | 40.2 cm (15.8 in) |
| Weight | 768.0 g (27.09 oz) | 693.3333333333334 g (24.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Crowned Cormorant
Least Concern
Pygmy Cormorant
About These Birds
Crowned Cormorant
50–57 cm. Dark brown with white facial spots in breeding plumage; orange-red facial skin. Endemic to coastal southern Africa (Namibia and South Africa). Near Threatened; restricted range on rocky shores and inshore waters. Feeds on fish; colonial nester on rocky islands and sea stacks.
Pygmy Cormorant
45–55 cm. Small; dark brown with chestnut head and neck in breeding; pale yellow throat. Resident across eastern Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia in freshwater lakes and rivers. Vulnerable; declining due to wetland degradation. Feeds on small fish by diving.