Pygmy Cormorant vs Indian Cormorant
Microcarbo pygmaeus compared with Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pygmy Cormorant | Indian Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcarbo pygmaeus | Phalacrocorax fuscicollis |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.2 cm (15.8 in) | 52.6 cm (20.7 in) |
| Weight | 693.3333333333334 g (24.46 oz) | 695.0 g (24.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-8 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pygmy Cormorant
Least Concern
Indian Cormorant
About These Birds
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.
Indian Cormorant
63 cm. Black above; white underparts; white ear tufts in breeding; long white filoplumes on neck. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in freshwater lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Near Threatened; declining due to wetland loss. Feeds on small fish; colonial breeder in trees.