An endangered species, found from south Angola to the southern coast
of South Africa, encompassing the Benguela Current. Although still relatively common, it has experienced a 60% reduction in numbers
recently due to over-exploitation of fish stocks in the Benguela Current, among other factors. It still however is
more numerous than the other cormorants of the area by a factor of forty or fifty. Often seen in large flocks, the
yellow gular is diagnostic.
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