Pygmy Cormorant vs Socotra Cormorant
Microcarbo pygmaeus comparé à Phalacrocorax nigrogularis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Pygmy Cormorant | Socotra Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Microcarbo pygmaeus | Phalacrocorax nigrogularis |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 40,2 cm (15.8 in) | 56,6 cm (22.3 in) |
| Poids | 693,3333333333334 g (24.46 oz) | 1560,0 g (55.03 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-8 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Pygmy Cormorant
Vulnerable
Socotra Cormorant
About These Birds
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.
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.