European Shag vs Auckland Islands Shag
Gulosus aristotelis مقارنةً بـ Leucocarbo colensoi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| السمة | European Shag | Auckland Islands Shag |
|---|---|---|
| الاسم العلمي | Gulosus aristotelis | Leucocarbo colensoi |
| الرتبة | Suliformes | Suliformes |
| الفصيلة | Phalacrocoracidae | Phalacrocoracidae |
| حالة الحفاظ | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| الطول | — | — |
| طول الجناح | 52,5 cm (20.7 in) | 54,7 cm (21.5 in) |
| الوزن | 1777,25 g (62.69 oz) | 2000,0 g (70.55 oz) |
| النظام الغذائي | -- | -- |
| عدد البيض في الوضع | 1-6 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
European Shag
Vulnerable
Auckland Islands Shag
About These Birds
European Shag
68–78 cm, wingspan 95–110 cm. All-black with glossy green; short erect crest in breeding; yellow gape. Strictly marine; breeds on rocky coasts of western Europe and Mediterranean. Feeds on fish by diving in clear coastal waters. Vulnerable; threatened by oil spills and overfishing.
Auckland Islands Shag
63 cm. Black and white; orange caruncles. Endemic to Auckland Islands, New Zealand subantarctic. Vulnerable; total population estimated at only a few thousand. Feeds on fish and invertebrates in surrounding cold ocean waters. Non-migratory; restricted to the island group.