Beggar'S-Buttons vs Double-crested Cormorant
Arctium lappa compared with Phalacrocorax auritus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beggar'S-Buttons | Double-crested Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Suliformes (Suliformes) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Phalacrocoracidae |
| Genus | Arctium | Phalacrocorax |
| Species | Arctium lappa | Phalacrocorax auritus |
Conservation Status
Beggar'S-Buttons
LC — Least ConcernDouble-crested Cormorant
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beggar'S-Buttons | Double-crested Cormorant |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beggar'S-Buttons
Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria), Asia (North Korea, Taiwan), Europe (11 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).
Double-crested Cormorant
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).
Beggar'S-Buttons
The Beggar'S-Buttons (Arctium lappa) is a species in the genus Arctium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Double-crested Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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