White-breasted Cormorant

White-breasted Cormorant is the largest African cormorant and they have an iconic white chest, it is a favourite for many of our repeat visitors, and professional wildlife photographers.

Conservation information

Conservation status: Least Concern

The White-breasted Cormorant is easily told from other cormorants by its large size, heavy build and extensive white underparts. They forage mainly over sandy bottoms for fish but also steals prey from cormorants and darters.

Photographer advice

Always have your camera ready when leaving/entering Kleinbaai harbour you might see them drying their wings on the rocks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can they swim?

They swim up to 4m/s.

How large are they?

The White-breasted Cormorant is 85-95cm and weighs up to 3.2kg

Fun Fact: The White-breasted Cormorant is usually silent only makes grunts and squeaks at the colonies.