Pygmy Cormorant vs Red-legged Cormorant
Microcarbo pygmaeus compared with Poikilocarbo gaimardi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pygmy Cormorant | Red-legged Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcarbo pygmaeus | Poikilocarbo gaimardi |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.2 cm (15.8 in) | 49.3 cm (19.4 in) |
| Weight | 693.3333333333334 g (24.46 oz) | 1416.6666666666667 g (49.97 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-8 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pygmy Cormorant
Near Threatened
Red-legged 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.
Red-legged Cormorant
71–76 cm. Slender; grey body; red legs; spotted white scapulars; red facial skin; yellow bill. Coastal endemic of western South America (Peru, Chile). Near Threatened; restricted to rocky coasts with Humboldt Current upwelling. Feeds on fish by diving in cold, productive inshore waters.