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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Suliformes Phalacrocoracidae

Reed Cormorant

Microcarbo africanus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
545 g
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Resident

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ATK 102

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 102).

DEF 75

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 75).

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How to identify

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Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: mainly inland; widespread Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Microcarbo africanus africanus

    inland and coastal Sub-Saharan Africa

  • Microcarbo africanus pictilis

    Madagascar (mainly w)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Microcarbo africanus

Which family does it belong to?

Cormorants, Shags (Phalacrocoracidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: mainly inland; widespread Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar

Sources & credits

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