Cape Cormorant vs Bank Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capensis comparé à Phalacrocorax neglectus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Cape Cormorant | Bank Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Phalacrocorax capensis | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 50,6 cm (19.9 in) | 52,2 cm (20.6 in) |
| Poids | 1223,75 g (43.17 oz) | 1930,0 g (68.08 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Cape Cormorant
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
About These Birds
Cape Cormorant
63 cm. All-black with glossy blue-green; bare orange facial skin. Breeds colonially on South African and Namibian islands. Endangered; severe decline due to competition with purse-seine anchovy fisheries and El Niño events. Feeds on anchovy and sardine in Benguela Current.
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.