Bank Cormorant vs Little Black Cormorant
Phalacrocorax neglectus compared with Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bank Cormorant | Little Black Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalacrocorax neglectus | Phalacrocorax sulcirostris |
| Order | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Family | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.2 cm (20.6 in) | 49.8 cm (19.6 in) |
| Weight | 1930.0 g (68.08 oz) | 971.6666666666666 g (34.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
Least Concern
Little Black 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.
Little Black Cormorant
55–65 cm. All-black; glossy green-blue; bare black facial skin. Widespread across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia in freshwater and marine environments. Highly gregarious; nests colonially in trees. Feeds on fish by pursuit-diving; often seen drying wings on posts.