Crowned Cormorant vs Pygmy Cormorant
Microcarbo coronatus comparé à Microcarbo pygmaeus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Crowned Cormorant | Pygmy Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Microcarbo coronatus | Microcarbo pygmaeus |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 41,2 cm (16.2 in) | 40,2 cm (15.8 in) |
| Poids | 768,0 g (27.09 oz) | 693,3333333333334 g (24.46 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Crowned Cormorant
Least Concern
Pygmy 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.
Pygmy Cormorant
45–55 cm. Small; dark brown with chestnut head and neck in breeding; pale yellow throat. Resident across eastern Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia in freshwater lakes and rivers. Vulnerable; declining due to wetland degradation. Feeds on small fish by diving.