BIOLOGY OF THE BANK CORMORANT, PART 1: DISTRIBUTION, POPULATION SIZE, MOVEMENTS AND CONSERVATION
- 1 December 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Ostrich
- Vol. 52 (4) , 208-215
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00306525.1981.9633608
Abstract
Cooper, J. 1981. Biology of the Bank Cormorant, Part 1: Distribution, population size, movements and conservation. Ostrich 52: 208–215. The Bank Cormorant Phalacrocorax neglectus is a marine species, endemic to southern Africa. Its non-breeding range extends from Walvis Bay to Cape Agulhas. Breeding range extends from Hollamsbird Island to Quoin Rock. Its distribution is broadly similar to that of kelp beds Ecklonia maxima. A total of 44 breeding localities supports approximately 18 000 adult birds; 12 800 (71%) occur on two islands (Ichaboe and Mercury) north of large kelp beds. Adult Bank Cormorants are resident but juveniles may disperse several hundred kilometres. The species is not considered to be seriously at risk to disturbance at most breeding localities. However, modern expansion of fishing activities may affect the very large populations of Ichaboe and Mercury Islands.This publication has 11 references indexed in Scilit:
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