Crowned Cormorant vs Bank Cormorant
Microcarbo coronatus comparado con Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Crowned Cormorant | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Microcarbo coronatus | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Orden | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Familia | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 41,2 cm (16.2 in) | 52,2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Peso | 768,0 g (27.09 oz) | 1930,0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Crowned Cormorant
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
About These Birds
Crowned Cormorant
50–57 cm. Dark brown with white facial spots in breeding plumage; orange-red facial skin. Endemic to coastal southern Africa (Namibia and South Africa). Near Threatened; restricted range on rocky shores and inshore waters. Feeds on fish; colonial nester on rocky islands and sea stacks.
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.