Pygmy Cormorant vs Brandt's Cormorant
Microcarbo pygmaeus comparé à Urile penicillatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Pygmy Cormorant | Brandt's Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Microcarbo pygmaeus | Urile penicillatus |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 40,2 cm (15.8 in) | 56,1 cm (22.1 in) |
| Poids | 693,3333333333334 g (24.46 oz) | 2280,1666666666665 g (80.43 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-8 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Pygmy Cormorant
Least Concern
Brandt's 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.
Brandt's Cormorant
84–89 cm. Large; glossy dark green with blue throat pouch; white face plumes in breeding. Breeds along Pacific coast of North America from Alaska to Baja California. Feeds on fish in kelp beds and rocky shores; plunge-dives and pursues fish underwater. Colonial rooster on sea cliffs.