Socotra Cormorant

Phalacrocorax nigrogularis

Vulnerable

The Socotra Cormorant is a fish-eating waterbird of Socotra and nearby Arabian Sea islands. It dives from the surface to chase fish and aquatic prey, then often rests upright on rocks, posts, banks, or trees with wings held out to dry. Colonies usually form near productive coasts, lakes, rivers, or wetlands.

Family

Phalacrocoracidae

Group

Cormorants and Anhingas

Range

Socotra Cormorant Range — Resident or seasonal range in Socotra and nearby Arabian Sea islands

Population

≈ 110K-330K

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