Crowned Cormorant
Microcarbo coronatus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Phalacrocoracidae
Crowned Cormorant.
C
Microcarbo coronatus
Category
birds
Family
Phalacrocoracidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 762 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding crowned cormorant in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: below-surface aquatic foraging 100%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fish 60%; invertebrates 40%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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