Bank Cormorant vs Great Pied Cormorant
Phalacrocorax neglectus compared with Phalacrocorax varius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bank Cormorant | Great Pied Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalacrocorax neglectus | Phalacrocorax varius |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) | 59.1 cm (23.3 in) |
| Weight | 1930.0 g (68.08 oz) | 1868.1666666666667 g (65.90 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
Least Concern
Great Pied Cormorant
About These Birds
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.
Great Pied Cormorant
75–85 cm. Black above with white face and underparts; yellow bill. Resident in Australia and New Zealand in coastal and inland freshwater habitats. The largest Australasian cormorant; often called Pied Cormorant. Feeds on fish; highly adaptable to freshwater and marine environments.