Indian Cormorant vs Bank Cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis compared with Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Indian Cormorant | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalacrocorax fuscicollis | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.6 cm (20.7 in) | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Weight | 695.0 g (24.52 oz) | 1930.0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Indian Cormorant
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
About These Birds
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.
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.