Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) [XC392619]
by id from Stone Point, Betty's Bay, Western Cape, South Africa (call)
Cape Cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis) [XC392618]
by Peter Boesman from Stone Point, Betty's Bay, Western Cape, South Africa (call)
Nest
Composed of seaweed, sticks and stems, mainly on cliffs and ledges, and flat inland areas of offshore islands. Caves, estuarine sand islands, guano platforms and other artificial structures are also used. In large colonies.
Similar Species
Bank Cormorant (Phalacrocorax neglectus) which lacks an orange gular patch, has a thicker and less snake-like neck, and brown rather than blue iris.
References
See References.