About the Crowned Cormorant
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Microcarbo coronatus |
| Species Codes | crocor1, CRCO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crowned Cormorant belong to?
The Crowned Cormorant (Microcarbo coronatus) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Crowned Cormorant?
The Crowned Cormorant is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Crowned Cormorant?
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,...
Where can I report a Crowned Cormorant sighting?
You can log sightings of Crowned Cormorant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crocor1, or on iNaturalist.
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