Cape Cormorant vs Bank Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capensis compared with Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cape Cormorant | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalacrocorax capensis | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 50.6 cm (19.9 in) | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 1223.75 g (43.17 oz) | 1930.0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Cape Cormorant
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
About These Birds
Cape Cormorant
63 cm. All-black with glossy blue-green; bare orange facial skin. Breeds colonially on South African and Namibian islands. Endangered; severe decline due to competition with purse-seine anchovy fisheries and El Niño events. Feeds on anchovy and sardine in Benguela Current.
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.