Little Cormorant vs Pygmy Cormorant
Microcarbo niger compared with Microcarbo pygmaeus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Little Cormorant | Pygmy Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcarbo niger | Microcarbo pygmaeus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) | 40.2 cm (15.8 in) |
| Weight | 442.5 g (15.61 oz) | 693.3333333333334 g (24.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Little Cormorant
Least Concern
Pygmy Cormorant
About These Birds
Little Cormorant
50–55 cm. Small; all dark glossy black; orange facial skin; short crest in breeding. Widespread across South and Southeast Asia in freshwater lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Feeds on small fish. Commonly seen perched with wings outstretched drying plumage.
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.