Bank Cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus) — Endangered Aves

Bank Cormorant

Phalacrocorax neglectus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · Suliformes · Phalacrocoracidae

About

The bank cormorant, also known as Wahlberg's cormorant, is a medium-sized cormorant that is endemic to Namibia and the western seaboard of South Africa, living in and around coastal waters; it is rarely recorded more than 15 km offshore.

Fun Fact

The bank cormorant is a heavy-bodied bird, roughly 75 cm in length.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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