Bank Cormorant vs Socotra Cormorant
Phalacrocorax neglectus compared with Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bank Cormorant | Socotra Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalacrocorax neglectus | Phalacrocorax nigrogularis |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) | 56.6 cm (22.3 in) |
| Weight | 1930.0 g (68.08 oz) | 1560.0 g (55.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
Vulnerable
Socotra 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.
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.