Bank Cormorant vs Socotra Cormorant
Phalacrocorax neglectus comparado con Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Bank Cormorant | Socotra Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Phalacrocorax neglectus | Phalacrocorax nigrogularis |
| Orden | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Familia | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Estado de conservación | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 52,2 cm (20.6 in) | 56,6 cm (22.3 in) |
| Peso | 1930,0 g (68.08 oz) | 1560,0 g (55.03 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 1-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
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.