Crowned Cormorant
- Score
- 1.459025
- Family
- Phalacrocoracidae
- Tail Shape
- long
- Wing Shape
- pointed
Why it matters
The Crowned Cormorant (*Microcarbo coronatus*) is a small, coastal bird endemic to the cold waters of the Benguela Current off the southwestern coast of Africa. It is highly valued by birdwatchers for its restricted range and distinctive silhouette, characterized by a long tail and pointed wings that aid in its specialized shallow-water foraging.
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