Crowned Cormorant
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    Crowned Cormorant

    Microcarbo coronatus

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    The crowned cormorant or kuifkopduiker, 'Fringe-head diver', is a small cormorant that is endemic to the waters of the cold Benguela Current of southern Africa. It is an exclusively coastal species and is not found more than 10 km (6 mi) away from land. This species is related to the reed cormorant, and was formerly considered to the same species.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Crowned Cormorant. Sightings recorded in 9 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Southern Africa
    Buffelsfontein Game & Nature ReserveWestern Cape & Garden Route, South Africa
    Rare
    West Coast National ParkWestern Cape & Garden Route, South Africa
    Rare
    Agulhas National ParkWestern Cape & Garden Route, South Africa
    Rare
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