About the Pygmy Cormorant
The pygmy cormorant is a member of the Phalacrocoracidae (cormorant) family of seabirds. It breeds in south-eastern Europe and south-western Asia. It is partially migratory, with northern populations wintering further south, mostly within its breeding range. It is a rare vagrant to western Europe.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes |
| Family | Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae) |
| Species | Microcarbo pygmaeus |
| Species Codes | pygcor2, PYCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pygmy Cormorant belong to?
The Pygmy Cormorant (Microcarbo pygmaeus) belongs to the Cormorants and Shags family (Phalacrocoracidae), in the order Suliformes.
How can I identify the Pygmy Cormorant?
The pygmy cormorant is a member of the Phalacrocoracidae (cormorant) family of seabirds. It breeds in south-eastern Europe and south-western Asia. It is partially migratory, with northern populations wintering further south, mostly within its breeding range. It is a rare vagrant to western Europe....
Where can I report a Pygmy Cormorant sighting?
You can log sightings of Pygmy Cormorant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pygcor2, or on iNaturalist.
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