Little Pied Cormorant vs Pygmy Cormorant
Microcarbo melanoleucos compared with Microcarbo pygmaeus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Little Pied Cormorant | Pygmy Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcarbo melanoleucos | Microcarbo pygmaeus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.8 cm (17.2 in) | 40.2 cm (15.8 in) |
| Weight | 743.5 g (26.23 oz) | 693.3333333333334 g (24.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Little Pied Cormorant
Least Concern
Pygmy Cormorant
About These Birds
Little Pied Cormorant
55–65 cm. White-faced with black cap; white underparts; dark back. Widespread in Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific islands in coastal and freshwater habitats. Feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Colonial breeder in trees or cliffs near water.
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.