Little Cormorant vs Bank Cormorant
Microcarbo niger compared with Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Little Cormorant | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcarbo niger | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.3 cm (15.5 in) | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 442.5 g (15.61 oz) | 1930.0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Little Cormorant
Endangered
Bank 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.
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.