Bank Cormorant vs Brandt's Cormorant
Phalacrocorax neglectus comparé à Urile penicillatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Bank Cormorant | Brandt's Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Phalacrocorax neglectus | Urile penicillatus |
| Ordre | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| Famille | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 52,2 cm (20.6 in) | 56,1 cm (22.1 in) |
| Poids | 1930,0 g (68.08 oz) | 2280,1666666666665 g (80.43 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-3 | 1-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Bank Cormorant
Least Concern
Brandt's 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.
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.