Bank Cormorant vs Little Black Cormorant
Phalacrocorax neglectus comparé à Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Bank Cormorant | Little Black Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Phalacrocorax neglectus | Phalacrocorax sulcirostris |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 52,2 cm (20.6 in) | 49,8 cm (19.6 in) |
| Poids | 1930,0 g (68.08 oz) | 971,6666666666666 g (34.27 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-3 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
Least Concern
Little Black 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.
Little Black Cormorant
55–65 cm. All-black; glossy green-blue; bare black facial skin. Widespread across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia in freshwater and marine environments. Highly gregarious; nests colonially in trees. Feeds on fish by pursuit-diving; often seen drying wings on posts.