Crowned Cormorant

Microcarbo coronatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Suliformes · Phalacrocoracidae

About

The crowned cormorant or kuifkopduiker, 'Fringe-head diver', is a small cormorant that is endemic to the waters of the cold Benguela Current of southern Africa. It is an exclusively coastal species and is not found more than 10 km (6 mi) away from land. This species is related to the reed cormorant, and was formerly considered to the same species.

Fun Fact

It is an exclusively coastal species and is not found more than 10 km (6 mi) away from land.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feed on slow-moving fish and invertebrates, which they forage for in shallow coastal waters and among kelp beds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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