Cape Cormorant
Phalacrocorax capensis
ENEndangered
- Family
- Cormorants and Shags (Phalacrocoracidae)
- Order
- Suliformes
Overview
The Cape cormorant (Phalacrocorax capensis), also known as the Cape shag, is a member of the cormorant family. It is endemic to the southwestern coast of Africa, and classified as "Endangered" by the IUCN. The Cape cormorant is most closely related to the great cormorant and Japanese cormorant.
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Range and habitat
Coastal southwestern Namibia southward to southern South Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Cape cormorant
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
