About the Bank Cormorant
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Phalacrocorax neglectus |
| Species Codes | bancor1, BACO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bank Cormorant belong to?
The Bank Cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bank Cormorant?
The Bank Cormorant is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bank Cormorant?
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....
Where can I report a Bank Cormorant sighting?
You can log sightings of Bank Cormorant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bancor1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cormorants and Shags 34 species
More Birds in Order Suliformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Bank Cormorant?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!