Pygmy Cormorant vs Socotra Cormorant
Microcarbo pygmaeus compared with Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pygmy Cormorant | Socotra Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcarbo pygmaeus | Phalacrocorax nigrogularis |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.2 cm (15.8 in) | 56.6 cm (22.3 in) |
| Weight | 693.3333333333334 g (24.46 oz) | 1560.0 g (55.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-8 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pygmy Cormorant
Vulnerable
Socotra 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.
Socotra Cormorant
80 cm. Large; dark brown with pale yellow gape and facial skin. Breeds on islands in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Red Sea. Vulnerable; faces threats from oil spills, human disturbance, and overfishing. Feeds on fish in warm Arabian Sea; colonial nester on flat, barren islands.